A Colorado backcountry skier freed himself after an avalanche and tried to save his son. After a two hour search, his son was found dead.

Jan 2 2023 by Business Insider

 
A rescue team dog, like this one, found the skier over two hours after the avalanche occurred.

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A father and son went skiing in Breckenridge, CO Saturday and got caught in an avalanche.  The father was able to free himself and called 911, but his son was found dead two hours later.  Deadly avalanches are becoming more common as a result of climate change. 

A father was unable to help rescue his son after the two were swept up...

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