Five Skiers Found Dead, One Missing In Swiss Alps Tragedy

A tragic accident unfolded in the Swiss Alps. On Sunday, search parties recovered the bodies of five missing skiers. The search for a sixth person continues.

The group, including a family of five from Valais, departed from Zermatt, a famous ski resort, on Saturday. They were reported missing in the Tete Blanche area. Authorities reported the skiers' ages ranged from 21 to 58. While details about the dead are withheld, it was confirmed they were found in Tete Blanche on Sunday, Reuters reported.

Police said they were alerted by a family member who was meant to collect the group in the village of Arolla on Saturday afternoon and had become concerned when they failed to arrive.