Mammoth Mountain
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Updated statement regarding 3.3 incident.
MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN, CA -- At approximately 10:15AM on March 3, 2018, Mammoth Mountain Ski Patrol was performing avalanche hazard mitigation work when an avalanche released on the upper part of the mountain traveling towards the High Five Express [Chair 5] area. The area where avalanche control work was conducted was closed for skiing at the time of the incident. Avalanche debris traveled toward the bottom of the lift and ultimately crossed into an area that was open to the public.
Three people were partially buried including one Mammoth Mountain employee. The three individuals were able to free themselves without injury.
Ski Patrol was on scene with initial rescue efforts within minutes and search operations were put into motion immediately. After a transceiver search, RECCO search and avalanche dog search, no results were reported. A manual probe search is on-going.
We are not aware of any missing persons. If members of the public are aware of missing friends or family, please call 760-934-0611.
Mammoth will remain closed today to focus all efforts on the site.
We expect to return to normal operation tomorrow. Full investigation is ongoing and more details will come.
