A devastating avalanche in California has resulted in the rescue of six skiers, while nine others are still unaccounted for in a massive search operation at Frog Lake, near Lake Tahoe. The incident prompted immediate action from search and rescue teams, who faced significant delays due to severe winter conditions, making it difficult to access the area where the skiers were buried. Those rescued were eventually assessed for their health and safety by local emergency services, with reports indicating that two individuals required hospitalization due to injuries sustained during the avalanche.

The situation remains critical as search teams continue to scour the surrounding terrain for the nine missing skiers. Local authorities, including the Nevada County Sheriff's Office, have indicated that updates will be provided to the media as the rescue operation progresses. The urgency of the search highlights the risks associated with winter sports in California’s mountainous regions, especially following heavy snowfall that can create dangerous avalanche conditions.

Avalanche forecasters are closely monitoring the situation, noting that the skiers were on the final leg of a three-day skiing trek at the time of the avalanche. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the inherent dangers in backcountry skiing and the importance of avalanche awareness, training, and immediate rescue responses in mitigating these risks.