Tuesday, 13 March, 2012
Health Matters: How to survive an avalanche
Sixty-five percent of avalanche deaths are due to burial and suffocation. Dr. Michelle Wright talks about what happens to your body under an avalanche and what you can do to increase your chance of survival. She says prevention is key—by planning ahead, checking conditions and getting training to deal with avalanches:
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