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Dutch Prince Survives Ski Avalanche

Johan Friso 'not out of danger,' says government

By Dustin Lushing,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 17, 2012 5:57 PM CST

(Newser) – Dutch Prince Johan Friso got snowed under by an avalanche while skiing and was seriously injured today. The 43-year-old son of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands was buried for 15 minutes before being rescued, reports the BBC. An avalanche beeper likely saved his life. The...   Read full story »

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