Canada , April 18th 2019
Three top mountain climbers, David Lama, Hansjorg Auer and Jess Roskelley have been missing in Canadian rockies since yesterday and may have been killed after an avalanche took place. Before the incident David Lama shared a a word on Facebook with a picture of the three of them.
There have been a mix reactions to this this story on the internet, as many twitter users mourn their death, while some are still waiting for a confirmation from the Canadian authorities.
There are still only a few news. But my feeling tells me that we have to be prepared for the worst. ?This is what I found by now on the avalanche accident in Canada that reportedly caught the top climbers David Lama, Hansjörg Auer and Jess Roskelley: https://t.co/d4XP4aMKhL
— Stefan Nestler (@Springinsfeld) April 18, 2019
The last decade or so has seen the deaths of some of the most cutting-edge alpinists: Ueli Steck, Alexei Bolotov, Inaki Ochoa, Tomaz Humar, Alberto Zerain, Antonio Galvan, etc. Many, far too many. I am praying that David Lama, Hansjörg Auer, and Jess Roskelley may yet be alive.
— Edmund (@Kulambq) April 18, 2019
More people are reacting to this news on social media.
Utterly devastated by that David Lama, Jess Roskelley and Hansjorg Auer have passed in a tragic avalanche in Canada. My entire heart is with their family, friends and @thenorthface Athlete Team. They’re incredible spirit, accomplishments and kindness will never be forgotten.
Freek Compañia de Guías de Alta Montaña
#Info_de_última_hora:
DAVID LAMA, Hansjörg Auer y Jess Roskelley han fallecido por un alud de dimensiones considerables en Canadá. Se completará la noticia a medida que haya más info.
David Lama, hansjörg auer and jess roskelley have died for an avalanche of considerable dimensions in Canada. The news will be completed as there is more info.
Outdoor apparel company The North Face says three members of its Global Athlete Team are presumed #dead after an #avalanche in Alberta’s Banff National Park company said Thursday that renowned #American alpinist Jess Roskelley and #Austrian #climbers David Lama and Hansjörg Auer