Canadian woman dies in blizzard in the Dolomites mountains of Italy

On September 13, 2024, news from Milan. Italy's mountain rescue forces said on Friday that a 56-year-old Canadian woman died after being caught in a blizzard in the Dolomites mountains of Italy, while her companion is being treated for severe hypothermia.

It is reported that the two hikers were hit by a sudden blizzard about more than a mile from a mountain refuge. On Thursday night, they were exhausted and suffering from hypothermia and sent out a distress signal. The specific names and hometowns of the hikers have not been revealed for the time being. Although rescuers quickly launched an operation, the bad weather caused two attempts to evacuate the woman by helicopter to fail. Eventually, the woman died on the mountain. The rescuers set up a tent for the 56-year-old male hiker and let him spend the night inside. After the storm subsided early Friday morning, a helicopter rescued him. Currently, he is being treated in a hospital in Bolzano, a city in northern Italy. This incident highlights the great risks that may be faced when engaging in outdoor activities in mountainous areas.