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flag Two U.S. skiers rescued in Italy’s Alps near an Olympic site after getting lost at night.

flag 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. flag 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. flag The operation benefited from enhanced emergency protocols tied to the Olympics. flag Both skiers were in good health after recovery. flag Livigno, hosting freestyle skiing and snowboarding events, has seen a surge in visitors. flag 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. flag Officials stress that managed ski resorts and Olympic venues remain safe with continuous monitoring.

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