At the Spirstock in the Region of High-Ybrig triggered by a skier on Tuesday, an avalanche outside the marked slopes. No one was injured, as the Canton police announced.

The avalanche came down around lunch time. The rescue columns Einsiedeln and Muotathal were able to find 30 people and six dogs might be Buried. Also, Rega’s helicopter, members of the cantonal police of Schwyz and Zurich, as well as the rescue service were called Einsiedeln. The search was set at 15.30.

The skier who triggered the avalanche, is known to the police, a spokesman said on request of the news Agency Keystone-SDA. A criminally relevant behavior. It should be clarified, however, whether the man be charged to the person responsible the costs or a part of the cost of the search action. (nag/sda)

Created: 29.01.2019, 17:50 PM