Skier dead after buried by avalanche

LINCOLN COUNTY, Wyoming (KIFI) - A skier is dead after being buried by an avalanche in Lincoln County, Wyoming Sunday.

The incident happened near Prater Canyon and east of the Star Valley Ranch area, where the surviving skier was transported following the avalanche.

According to Teton County Search and Rescue, two skiers were recreating in the area when the avalanche happened. One managed to escape from the slide and is in good condition.

No other information is being released at this time.