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Rescuers warn of avalanche risk in Polish mountains

21.11.2024 11:30
Rescuers have issued avalanche and weather warnings for Poland’s southern Tatra mountains.
A Tatra Volunteer Rescue Service helicopter in the air.
A Tatra Volunteer Rescue Service helicopter in the air.Photo: PAP/Grzegorz Momot

The Tatra Volunteer Rescue Service (TOPR) warned hikers that the trails in the mountain range were covered with fresh snow, making them potentially hazardous and necessitating proper winter gear.

On Thursday, the avalanche risk level was defined as low.

"The snowpack is well bonded and stable in general," the Tatra Volunteer Rescue Service said in a statement.

It added that although "only small and medium natural avalanches are possible," anyone venturing into the mountains should exercise caution.

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Source: IAR, PAPtopr.pl