NSW:Lost skiers await rescue in Snowy

AAP General News (Australia)
08-03-2010
NSW:Lost skiers await rescue in Snowy

SYDNEY, Aug 2 AAP - Two cross country skiers are awaiting rescue in treacherous weather
after losing their way during a blizzard in the NSW Snowy Mountains.

The men have been told to stay put as emergency services attempt to reach them in an
effort being hampered by icy conditions at Kosciuszko National Park.

It may be another three hours before contact is made, with the search team travelling
on foot, police say.

The pair, aged in their 40s, have supplies but no shelter.

They have been at the mercy of the elements since about 4.15pm (AEST), when they contacted
emergency services saying they had gotten into difficulty in the area of Blue Lake.

Police say they are speaking with the men regularly via mobile phone.

AAP bzs/rs

KEYWORD: SNOWY

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