The bodies of nine backcountry skiers who were killed in an avalanche near Lake Tahoe on Tuesday were recovered on Friday evening and Saturday morning, according to the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office.
Dangerous weather conditions and continued snowfall delayed their recovery until operations could resume after six survivors were rescued that evening.
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