Listen "Skiers caught in Avalanche "lucky" to make it out injury free"
Episode Synopsis
A group of six people who were caught in an avalanche in the backcountry of Mt Ruapehu were extremely lucky no-one was hurt according to the NZ Mountain safety council. The group had reported being near the Summit Plateau on Friday when the avalanche happened. Their report to the NZ Avalanche Advisory said four people had become partially buried - one had only their face and arm exposed - and another was completely buried except for their hand sticking out. Everyone was dug out within 10 minutes and no injuries were reported. NZ Mountain Safety Council Chief Executive Mike Daisley spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.
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