| Avalanche Traps German Skiers | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1736 |
| Catalog #: | 426641 | |
| Clip Number: | 426641-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 038-041-03 | |
| Timecode: | 00:03:18 - 00:04:03 | |
| Location: | Garmisch Patenkirchen, Germany | |
| Year Shot: | 1965 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Avalanches LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Germany | |
| Description: | Laughter and gaiety was suddenly stilled at a German resort by an awesome avalanche. Rescue teams search day and night at Garmisch-Partenkirchen for those missing. 25 skiers were rescued but ten persons perished. Germany A couple of trucks engulfed by an avalanche. MS - Small group who survived the avalanche. MS - Soldiers, digging looking for survivors. CU - German or Austrian soldier. MS - US rescue helicopter and soldiers waist high in snow. MS - Soldiers with German Sheppard’s looking for survivors. CU - Un-reconizable twisted metal. Aerial shot - A line of rescue workers that look like a line of ants. | |
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