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Two U.S. skiers rescued in Italy’s Alps near an Olympic site after getting lost at night.
Two American backcountry skiers were rescued Tuesday night near Livigno, Italy, a 2026 Winter Olympics host town, after becoming lost at high altitude in darkness.
They provided GPS coordinates to Italian authorities, enabling a swift response by the Vigili del Fuoco and Alpine Rescue Corps using drones with thermal imaging.
The operation benefited from enhanced emergency protocols tied to the Olympics.
Both skiers were in good health after recovery.
Livigno, hosting freestyle skiing and snowboarding events, has seen a surge in visitors.
The incident follows a recent spike in backcountry fatalities in the Italian Alps, with 13 deaths in February due to avalanches triggered by unstable snowpack and heavy snowfall.
Officials stress that managed ski resorts and Olympic venues remain safe with continuous monitoring.
Dos esquiadores estadounidenses rescatados en los Alpes italianos cerca de un sitio olímpico después de haberse perdido por la noche.