American Boy, 15, and 2 Others Killed in an Avalanche Near Swiss Resort of Zermatt

Skiers ride down the slopes of the Zermatt ski resort with the Mount Matterhorn in the background, on Jan. 16, 2012, in Zermatt in the canton of Valais, Switzerland.Photo:Jean-Christophe Bott/Keystone via AP

Jean-Christophe Bott/Keystone via AP

Three people, including an American teenager, have died after an avalanche struck near Switzerland’s Zermatt resort on Monday.

Four people were removed from the snow, three of whom did not survive, according to police.

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The search for additional victims was suspended Monday night, according to police. It is unclear if there are any other missing victims.

An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

The Zermatt ski resortbills itself as “Europe’s highest ski resort” where “skiing enthusiasts from all over the world congregate.” The resort’s website promises guests will enjoy “perfect snow conditions, [fantastic] descents and lots of sun.”

Zermatt sits at the foot of the Matterhorn, according toSwitzerland Tourism’s website. Skiers, snowboarders and even Olympic hopefuls often train in the area during the wintertime.

Last month, five of six cross-country skiers were found dead after going missing near the Matterhorn, according to theAssociated Press.

Five of the six skiers were reportedly from a family in the Valais region, while the sixth lived in western Switzerland. According to the AP, the sixth person had not been accounted for.

source: people.com