Five tourists die during heavy snowfall in Chilean Patagonia park

Mountains in Torres del Paine Park, Chile Reuters/TVN Five tourists died during heavy snowfall in Torres del Paine National Park, in the Patagonia region, in southern Chile. The information was released this Tuesday (18). Authorities said four other tourists who were missing were found alive. ✅ Follow the g1 international news channel on WhatsApp According to authorities, two citizens from Germany, two from Mexico and one from the United Kingdom died. The climate in the region makes it difficult to recover bodies. The presidential delegate for the province of Última Esperança, Guillermo Ruiz, said the tourists got lost near the Los Perros camp, in an area accessible only after a four- to five-hour walk from the closest point where vehicles can reach. “I express my condolences,” said President Gabriel Boric on social media, in a message sent to the victims’ families. “The government is providing support and collaboration at this time.” See the videos that are trending on g1 The region was hit by a blizzard that created low visibility conditions, with winds that exceeded 193 km/h. The speed is equivalent to that of a category 3 hurricane. Torres del Paine National Park is around 1,800 km² and receives hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. The presidential delegate for the Magalhães region, José Antonio Ruiz, stated that conversations have begun with representatives of the victims’ countries of origin so that the bodies can be repatriated. READ ALSO Argentine judge is fired for participating in documentary about Maradona’s death US Chamber approves opening of Epstein case files, in political defeat for Trump Brazilians ‘invade’ German chancellor’s profile after statement about Brazil VIDEOS: most watched on g1

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