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Six found alive after Italy avalanche
Six people found alive in Italy hotel two days after devastating avalanche, Italian media reportbookmark
BBC
Published at : January 20, 2017
Updated at : January 20, 2017 16:45
Six people have been found alive in Italy's Rigapiano hotel, two days after it was buried in an avalanche.
Rescuers said the six survivors had been discovered buried under snow, but had not yet been extracted.
They have now requested rescue helicopters to help with the efforts, Italian media reported.
At least four people have been confirmed dead, and about 20 are still missing, as the rescue effort continues in difficult conditions.