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flag Five German climbers died in an Italian avalanche; two survived.

flag Five German climbers died in an avalanche on November 1, 2025, in the Ortles mountains near Cima Vertana, South Tyrol, Italy, at over 3,500 meters. flag Three bodies were recovered on Saturday, and two others—a father and his 17-year-old daughter—were found Sunday morning in a lower gully. flag Two climbers survived and were airlifted to a hospital in Bolzano. flag The group, traveling in separate parties, was reportedly still ascending around 4 p.m., an unusually late time. flag Rescue operations ended due to worsening weather at high altitude. flag The incident highlights ongoing avalanche risks in the Italian Alps, with rising accident rates possibly tied to increased backcountry activity after fresh snowfall. flag South Tyrol is a popular destination for German mountaineers.

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