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SHAREMILLCREEK — Four people were killed and four others survived an avalanche Saturday in the mountains on the eastern edge of the Salt Lake Valley, according to Unified police.Police said it was a group of eight skiers, friends ranging in age from 23 to 48 years old, who triggered the avalanche around 11 a.m. The survivors were able to dig themselves out and find the others, whom they also reportedly uncovered, but it was too late. One of the survivors experienced hypothermia and all eight of them were wearing beacons at the time of the avalanche, according to Unified police.We are overwhelmed with sadness to report four skiers killed today in an avalanche near Wilson Peak in upper Mill Creek Canyon. Staff will visit the scene tomorrow.— UtahAvalancheCenter (@UACwasatch)Officials said they hope to recover the bodies of the four skiers who died before nightfall, but recovery efforts may continue on Sunday.“This is a terrible tragedy and our hearts go out to the victims and families involved,” Utah Gov. Spencer Cox . He thanked “first responders and others who engaged in this rescue and recovery effort” and urged caution in the wake of the deaths.“With , please exercise extreme caution,” he said.Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson said more information would become available “through the evening.” “We are heartbroken over the tragic news of four fatalities as the result of an avalanche in the Millcreek Canyon area this afternoon,” she said. “We deeply mourn the loss of life due to this devastating incident.”The deadly slide, reported to be at 9,800 feet elevation, occurred near Wilson Glade in Millcreek Canyon. Multiple agencies responded to the rescue and recovery incident, including Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Canyon Search and Rescue Unit, Unified Police Department, Unified Fire Authority, Life Flight, as well as Brighton and Solitude ski patrol.It covered 250 feet of ground and the hurtled snow was 2.5 feet deep, according to the Utah Avalanche Center, which called Saturday’s avalanche “significant.”The center reported dangerous avalanche conditions earlier on Saturday, noting that large natural slides had occurred throughout the night in northern Utah backcountry.High Danger. Large natural avalanches overnight. Dangerous avalanche conditions. Keep it low angle. pcStetson — UtahAvalancheCenter (@UACwasatch)New snow in the last week on an already weak snowpack resulted in increased danger.Another four avalanches were reported on Saturday, though none involved any victims, reports indicate. Utah Avalanche Center Director Mark Staples has said an avalanche can travel at speeds up to 80 mph, with various trees and rocks in its path.There were two fatal avalanches in Summit County in January, including .RelatedThe last time was on Feb. 13, 1992, at Gold Basin outside Moab, according to the Utah Avalanche Center. Those four were part of a volunteer avalanche observation team with the U.S. Forest Service.RelatedNext Up InA university spokesman said the students will also be referred to the Dean of Students for “potential noncriminal sanctions.”BYU drops ban on fan, says investigators scrutinized video and audio and reached out to 50 eyewitnesses, including Duke players and athletic department personnelUtah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney has remained neutral in the race between Lee and independent candidate Evan McMullin.How did money from a cryptocurrency company being prosecuted in New Jersey get into Utah businesses?Cougars held off No. 9 Baylor 26-20 in double overtime at LaVell Edwards Stadium after missing two field goals that would have won the game in regulation and the first overtime.

SHAREMILLCREEK — Four people were killed and four others survived an avalanche Saturday in the mountains on the eastern edge of the Salt Lake Valley, according to Unified police.Police said it was a group of eight skiers, friends ranging in age from 23 to 48 years old, who triggered the avalanche around 11 a.m. The survivors were able to dig themselves out and find the others, whom they also reportedly uncovered, but it was too late. One of the survivors experienced hypothermia and all eight of them were wearing beacons at the time of the avalanche, according to Unified police.We are...

4 dead after avalanche in mountains east of Salt Lake City

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