Kashmir Avalanche Kills 2 Polish Skiers; 21 People Rescued

Kashmir Avalanche Kills 2 Polish Skiers; 21 People Rescued
Ambulance parked at the site of Himalayan ski resort in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Feb, 1, 2023. Associated Press/Screenshot via The Epoch Times
The Associated Press
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SRINAGAR, India—Two Polish skiers died in an avalanche at a Himalayan ski resort in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Wednesday and 21 people were rescued, police said.

A total of 21 foreigners and their two Kashmiri guides were caught in a massive avalanche and buried under the snow as they were skiing high in the mountains near the tourist town of Gulmarg, according to a police statement.