7 Skiers Caught, 2 Killed by Large Avalanche

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, a large avalanche on the western side of Switzerland's Eiger caught and carried seven people. Five of the skiers were injured and two died in the accident. At 1:45 p.m., the Bern Cantonal Police received reports of an avalanche on the Eiger. Emergency services including members of the Swiss Alpine Rescue, members of the Bern Cantonal Police, two avalanche rescue dogs, three Rega helicopter teams, four Air-Glaciers helicopters, and a Swiss Helicopter were dispatche