Snowmobiler killed in avalanche near Island Park, 2 others survive
Maile Sipraseuth
UPDATED FEB. 23 10:12 p.m.:
KEG SPRINGS, Idaho (KIFI)– Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center confirmed one snowmobiler was caught and killed in an avalanche yesterday in Carrot Canyon near Island Park.
Search and rescue crews from both Clark County and Fremont County both responded following the call of an avalanche which came in at 2:15 p.m.
GNFAC reports that there was a group of four visiting from the mid-west. One was buried deeply and did not survive and 2 others may have been caught in the slide as well but uninjured.
ORIGINAL:
KEG SPRINGS, Idaho (KIFI)– Search and rescue crews from both Clark County and Fremont County responded this afternoon after reports of an avalanche near Island Park.
The avalanche was reported in the area of Keg Springs Road. Clark County Dispatch says the call came in at 2:15 p.m.
At this time, Clark County Dispatch does not know how many people were caught in the slide. Authorities are still working to gather information.
We will continue to provide updates as more details become available.