2 Dead, 4 Missing In Avalanche

Clip: 347408_1_1

Year Shot: 1939 (Actual Year)

Audio: No

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1528

Original Film: 011-792-02

HD: N/A

Location: GLACIER, WA

Timecode: 00:16:04 - 00:17:07

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Shaky, blurry dull in contrast and imagery Tragic scenes as rescuers bring back the bodies of persons killed when a snowslide on Mt. Baker engulfed a student climbing party. Four are still missing in the disaster, worst in many years. MS of Mount Baker, rescue party hiking up snowy mountain, horrible scene as multiple hikers are sent plummeting down the hill after one loses their footing. Quick shot of hikers on top of ridge. Man wearing head-set (radio), rescue workers carry empty stretcher up mountain, various clips of hikers, man pulls horse that carries dead avalanche victim.