According toCNN.com, at least 6 were killed Saturday Morning in a large avalanche that hit Monte Nevoso.
The slide buried over a dozen individuals, some of which who were able to dig themselves out.
The Italian Monte Nevoso (“Snowy Mountain”).
ANSA, a leading Italian news service reported that eight were rescued, only one of which was injured.
Of the six found dead, five of them were Val Pusteria locals.
Monte Nevoso is located near the Italian/Austrain border.
Four helicopters and up to 100 individuals assisted with the rescue.
