Today, an avalanche hit several people on Switzerland’s iconic Eiger. According to information provided on X by the Bern police, the avalanche occurred shortly after noon, sweeping away seven people.
A large rescue operation immediately ensued.
At around 8 pm local time, the Bern police posted an initial press release on social media that no one had died, and everyone has been airlifted from the mountain.
Unfortunately, the good news was premature. One man died at the scene while another later succumbed in the hospital.
At least eight people were on the 3,967m Eiger when the avalanche struck. One person had not been affected, police said.
Five others were flown to the hospital for treatment.
