Five Die in Austrian Alps as Total European Fatalities Reach 98

Five people died in the Austrian Alps including two US citizens and a Polish national as officials warn of extreme danger during the holiday season.Jacob Kennedy reported a nervous atmosphere while total European avalanche fatalities hit 98 this year, with France recording 28 deaths and Austria seeing 15.The threat extends to the USA where eight people died near Lake Tahoe, following an emergency declaration in the Swiss region of Wallis after massive snowfall.