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4 skiers dead after getting caught in avalanche Urgent search and rescue underway for avalanche victims Replay Video Four skiers are dead after an avalanche Saturday in Utah s Salt Lake Valley, authorities said. The avalanche occurred in a backcountry region of Millcreek Canyon. Eight skiers were in the area of Wilson Basin, which is not affiliated with any ski resorts, when they triggered the avalanche, Sgt. Melody Cutler of Millcreek s Unified Police Department said. © NewsNation All eight were caught in the avalanche. A couple of skiers were able to dig themselves and the deceased skiers out, Cutler said. Rescue crews were notified of the avalanche at 11:40 a.m. local time. The four survivors had minor injuries and were rescued via helicopter. Rescue teams were working to bring the deceased off the mountain, Cutler said.

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