Summer avalanche kills hiker
Tragedy struck in California as a hiker lost their life and two others were injured in a summer avalanche. The incident occurred on July 2 when an unidentified hiking party encountered a wet slide avalanche while descending Split Mountain. Despite not being buried, the force of the avalanche swept the hikers onto rocky terrain, causing injuries. The survivors immediately called for help, prompting a rescue operation by the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office. Unfortunately, one of …