BREZOVICA, Kosovo — Tragedy struck on the Ski Heart in Brezovica, Kosovo, on Tuesday when a girl misplaced her life in an avalanche. The sufferer is believed to be pioneering telemark skier Kasha Rigby.
EuroNews Albania reviews the sufferer, solely recognized as a 54-year-old overseas citizen, was pronounced useless following the incident, in response to Kanun Veseli, the Police spokesperson for the Ferizaj area.
Authorities suspect the avalanche as the reason for the deadly incident.
“It’s suspected that the reason for this incident was the slide of a snow avalanche. Police groups and rescue groups are there and we are going to notify you in time for different info.” –Kanun Veseli
The Kosovo Mountain Search and Rescue Service responded to a misery name on Tuesday afternoon from the realm referred to as “Eagle’s Nest” throughout the ski middle, a location infamous for its susceptibility to avalanches.
Initially, considerations had been raised about two lacking skiers within the fog, however after gathering extra info, the main target shifted to the suspected avalanche space.
“The primary info was concerning the lack of two skiers within the fog, however after accumulating the data, the issue was recognized and we began looking the suspicious space.” –The Kosovo Mountain Search and Rescue Service
Though rescue groups offered quick medical help on the scene, they had been unable to save lots of the sufferer.
“After the evacuation of the physique by the medical groups, the loss of life of the skier, a overseas citizen, was verified.”
The Kosovo Mountain Search and Rescue Service urged warning to skiers, significantly when venturing off-piste, citing poor climate circumstances.
Our ideas are with Kasha’s household and mates.
