World News | Avalanche on Bulgaria's Pirin Mountain Kills 1 Man

Sofia (Bulgaria), Dec 20 (AP) One person has died in an avalanche on Pirin Mountain, in southern Bulgaria, and rescue efforts are underway to find several others buried under the snow, the mountain rescue service said on Friday.

According to initial information, the slide of a huge snow mass was caused by skiers who were descending off-piste.

Also Read | Canadian PM Justin Trudeau Likely To Reshuffle Cabinet Amid Growing Calls for Resignation.

A rescue team with search dogs specially trained for avalanche conditions was immediately dispatched to the scene. Three skiers have been pulled out so far. A man sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead by the rescuers.

Due to the higher temperatures in recent days, conditions for skiing outside designated slopes are dangerous and there is a high risk of avalanches, the Bulgarian Mountaineering and Skiing Association warned. (AP)

Also Read | Khalistani Separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun's Threat to Indian Ambassador 'Serious' Issue, Taken Up With US: MEA.

(The above story is verified and authored by Press Trust of India (PTI) staff. PTI, India’s premier news agency, employs more than 400 journalists and 500 stringers to cover almost every district and small town in India.. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)