Avalanche in South Tyrol kills three skiers, over 20 caught in slide
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Three people died after an avalanche struck more than 20 skiers on Saturday in South Tyrol, northern Italy. The avalanche hit at approximately 2,300 meters elevation on Hohe Ferse mountain (Monte Tallone Grande) near the village of Ratschings around midday. Rescue services received the emergency call on Saturday afternoon and were able to free most of the skiers caught in the slide. South Tyrol, a German-speaking province in northern Italy, is a popular skiing destination in the Alps where avalanche risks can be significant during winter months.