Man dies after falling into a sinkhole while skiing at resort in southeast B.C.
- A 67-year-old man died after falling into a snow sinkhole at Fernie Alpine Resort on January 8, 2025, as reported by the Elk Valley Regional RCMP.
- The man was found buried in snow in a natural terrain trap near the Polar Peak ski lift and was transported to the hospital by B.C. Ambulance.
- Despite tremendous efforts by the ski patrol and B.C. Ambulance, including the use of an AED device, the man was declared deceased after being taken off life support.
- Poor visibility is believed to have contributed to the accident, and the Elk Valley RCMP is assisting the B.C. Coroner Service with the investigation.
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