An Idaho man was found by Bear Lake County search and rescue teams after he was trapped in an avalanche near Sherman Peak.
BEAR LAKE COUNTY, Idaho – An Idaho man was killed in an avalanche snowmobiling near Sherman Peak on Saturday, February 20, the Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office (BLCSO) announced.
At around 11 a.m., BLCSO was informed of an avalanche in the area and informed that a person was trapped and possibly buried by the avalanche. Bear Lake, Caribou and Franklin counties search and rescue units have been activated and sent to the area to respond.
Upon arrival, it was confirmed that a person was buried by the avalanche.
The search and rescue units, along with other drivers on snow machines, began searching via a search line with snow probes, according to the sheriff’s office.
The victim was eventually found under a large amount of snow and identified as Allen Foss, 48, of Preston. Foss died as a result of the avalanche and was dead when he was found.
The searchers were able to retrieve Foss’ body and transport it from the mountain.
BLCSO would like to emphasize that “the conditions in the hinterland are currently extremely dangerous”. The avalanche danger is currently high due to the recent heavy snowfall. Extreme caution should be exercised when rebuilding; B. when bringing other people and when wearing emergency and rescue equipment, including avalanche beacons.
A GoFundMe has been set up for the Foss family and can be found here.
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