Snowmobiler killed in avalanche near Island Park, 3 others survive

CLARK COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI)—A Minnesota man was killed after being buried in an avalanche in the Keg Springs area west of Island Park on Sunday.

The Clark County Sheriff's Office identified the man as Landon Fox, 21.

Fox was riding snowmobiles in Carrot Canyon with his father, brother, and a friend. The 3 of them were partially caught in the avalanche but were able to get out. Sheriff Mark McClure said all of them were wearing avalanche beacons when the avalanche happened.

The sheriff's office was notified of the avalanche around 2:15 p.m. Sunday, and a team from Fremont County Search and Rescue were first to get to the snowmobilers

McClure said he would like to give his condolences to the family. He wants to remind people recreating in the backcountry to know there is always avalanche danger, even when conditions seem minimal.

McClure would like to thank the Clark County Search and Rescue, Fremont County Search and Rescue, and the Fremont County Sheriff's office for their help in the recovery process.

The sheriff said it took about 8 hours to complete the rescue mission.

This story was updated Monday morning.