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Rescuers have found the bodies of five skiers in the mountains near Switzerland's luxury resort of Zermatt, police said on Sunday, May 25.

A helicopter was sent to survey the area around the Rimpfischhorn mountain after climbers alerted authorities of abandoned skis near the summit on Saturday.

"The bodies of five people were quickly found," Swiss police said in a statement. Authorities have opened an investigation into the incident and were working to identify the victims, it said.

The Rimpfischhorn is a 4,199-meter mountain that lies east of Zermatt, near the Italian border, and is popular with backcountry skiers.

Le Monde with AFP

A helicopter was sent to survey the area around the Rimpfischhorn mountain near Switzerland's luxury resort of Zermatt after climbers alerted authorities of abandoned skis near the summit on Saturday.{ai:summary}Rescuers discovered the bodies of five skiers near Zermatt, Switzerland, after abandoned skis were reported near the Rimpfischhorn mountain. Authorities have initiated an investigation and are working to identify the victims. The Rimpfischhorn, a popular destination for backcountry skiing, stands at 4,199 meters. #society

Bodies of five skiers found near Swiss luxury resort

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