Swiss avalanche kills four skiers from Germany

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An avalanche hit the Bernese Alps in Switzerland, killing four ski trekkers.

According to the police, the group from Germany had set off to the Gruenhornluecke pass on Friday morning.

A search operation was launched after the four skiers didn't arrive at their destination by evening.

Their bodies were found on Saturday afternoon, and the identification process is currently underway.

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