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Alps avalanche kills skiers Ronnie Berlack and Bryce Astle
Source: BBC
Ronnie Berlack, 20, and Bryce Astle, 19, were junior members of the US team.
They were part of a group of six who were descending from a mountain near the Rettenbach glacier, the venue for the races that will open the 2015 Alpine Skiing World Cup.
Officials in Tyrol say avalanche alerts had been declared following days of heavy snowfall and mild temperatures.
The four other skiers with Mr Berlack and Mr Astle managed to escape the avalanche unhurt.
FULL story at link.
Ronnie Berlack (left) and Bryce Astle were part of the US team preparing for a World Cup race on Tuesday
Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-30690358
