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10 Missing in Mont Blanc Avalanche

Helicopters, rescuers seeking survivors

By Mary Papenfuss, Newser Staff

Posted Aug 24, 2008 8:44 AM CDT

(Newser) – Ten climbers are missing after an avalanche early this morning sheered off a snow slope on the north face of Mont Blanc, Europe's highest mountain. Helicopters, dogs, and rescue workers were searching today for survivors, which included Swiss and Austrian climbers. Eight people injured in... Read full story »

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