Two Czechs rescued from avalanche in Krkonoše

Two Czechs were trapped under an avalanche in the Krkonoše or Giant Mountains in North Bohemia. They were discovered by the mountain rescue service and taken to hospital. The last few days have seen an additional 60 centimetres of new snow in Giant Mountains. The mountain rescue service has warned against increased risk of avalanche following additional snowfall, windy conditions, and poor visibility.