A group of six skiers in the Mt Ruapehu backcountry triggered an avalanche on Friday, burying four members of their party, one of whom was completely buried with only a hand visible. Rescue efforts were swift, with the buried individuals being excavated within 10 minutes, ensuring their safety after the incident.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: A group of six skiers got caught in an avalanche, and rescuers quickly found and saved everyone, including one person who was buried with only their hand sticking out of the snow.
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