15YO Dies In Schweitzer Accident
A 15-year-old skier died today in an accident at Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort in Sandpoint. Shortly after noon, a group of snowboarders reported that they came across a skier who had fallen into a tree well, an area of loose snow frequently hidden by low-lying branches, according to a Schweitzer news release. The ski patrol found the boy about 15 minutes later. He was unresponsive and ski patrol members began performing CPR. He was taken to the resort’s first aid area, where a doctor from Bonner General Hospital determined the victim had died/SR. More here.
