SHOSHONE COUNTY, Idaho – Authorities say three people are possibly trapped after reports of multiple avalanches on Silver Mountain.
The Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office says it received a report of an avalanche, potentially up to three separate avalanches, occurring on Silver Mountain within the last hour.
The 911 Communications Center has received reports of three people possibly being trapped in one of the avalanches.
The Sheriff’s Office says emergency responders are coordinating a rescue effort with Silver Mountain.
“Please keep in mind that when crisis occurs, our 911 Communications Center is flooded with information, and sometimes the information is not accurate,” the Sheriff’s Office added. “We are committed to getting you the accurate information and will release it as it becomes available.”
