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flag An Irish man died in a Swiss avalanche on Jan. 13, 2026, part of a deadly series in the Alps.

flag A 53-year-old Irish man died on January 20, 2026, from injuries sustained in an avalanche on January 13 in the off-piste area near Ovronnaz, Switzerland, at about 2,360 meters. flag Three skiers were involved; the man was swept away, found by companions using transceivers, and airlifted to a hospital where he died after resuscitation attempts. flag This incident is part of a series of deadly avalanches across the Alps in the past 10 days, with at least five fatalities in Switzerland’s Valais region alone, including a former Olympic medalist. flag Authorities continue to investigate.

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