Lake Tahoe Avalanche Claims 8 Skiers, Search Continues

Crews found the bodies of 8 backcountry skiers near California’s Lake Tahoe and were searching for one more after they were caught in an avalanche, the nation’s deadliest in nearly half a century.

Rescuers had held onto hope after 6 other skiers were rescued 6 hours after the avalanche hit Tuesday morning.

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