| 2 Dead, 4 Missing In Avalanche | ||
|---|---|---|
| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1528 |
| Catalog #: | 347408 | |
| Clip Number: | 347408-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 011-792-02 | |
| Timecode: | 00:16:04 - 00:17:07 | |
| Location: | GLACIER, WA | |
| Year Shot: | 1939 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Avalanches DISASTERS: Rescues LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Washington State | |
| Description: | 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. | |
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