Rescuers Search for Missing After California Avalanche

Rescuers are pushing through a winter storm to find nine missing individuals after a California avalanche, with six survivors already found.

18 Feb, 07:13 — 18 Feb, 11:04

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Perspective Analysis

AI-generated comparison of how 2 sources cover this story

Both articles cover an avalanche in California, focusing on the ongoing rescue efforts and the number of survivors and missing individuals. While largely aligned on the core event and rescue, 'times-india' introduces a speculative angle regarding skier responsibility and provides more specific details about the incident's location and date. A notable factual divergence exists in the reported number of missing people.

What sources agree on

An avalanche occurred in California.
Six survivors were found alive.
Rescue efforts are underway amidst a severe winter storm.
Some individuals are still missing after the avalanche.

Where they diverge

The number of individuals reported as missing.

Times of India

This outlet states that '10 missing' after the slide.

Yahoo

This outlet reports that '9 others are missing'.

Potential cause or responsibility for the avalanche.

Times of India

This outlet questions whether 'Skiers ignored warnings?'.

Yahoo

This outlet does not mention any potential cause or skier responsibility.

Notable gaps

The specific location of the avalanche (Lake Tahoe, Castle Peak).

Covered by times-india · Not in yahoo

The exact date the avalanche occurred (February 17, 2026).

Covered by times-india · Not in yahoo

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Coverage Timeline

Yahoo18 Feb, 07:13First to report

Rescuers push through winter storm to 6 survivors of a California avalanche. 9 others are missing

Times of India18 Feb, 11:04

Lake Tahoe avalanche: Skiers ignored warnings? 10 missing after Castle Peak slide amidst severe winter storm in US

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Times of India4h ago

Lake Tahoe avalanche: Skiers ignored warnings? 10 missing after Castle Peak slide amidst severe winter storm in US

A massive avalanche near Lake Tahoe in US, on February 17, 2026, buried 10 backcountry skiers amid a severe winter storm. Six survivors were found alive but rescue efforts are hampered by whiteout conditions and high winds. This incident highlights a deadly winter season and the extreme risks of backcountry travel.

By TOI World Desk

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Yahoo8h ago

Rescuers push through winter storm to 6 survivors of a California avalanche. 9 others are missing

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Rescuers Search for Missing After California Avalanche

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Coverage Timeline

Rescuers push through winter storm to 6 survivors of a California avalanche. 9 others are missing

Lake Tahoe avalanche: Skiers ignored warnings? 10 missing after Castle Peak slide amidst severe winter storm in US

Read at source (2 outlets)

Lake Tahoe avalanche: Skiers ignored warnings? 10 missing after Castle Peak slide amidst severe winter storm in US

Rescuers push through winter storm to 6 survivors of a California avalanche. 9 others are missing

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