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Ontario man dies at Fernie Alpine Resort after being found buried in sinkhole

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A 67-year-old man died at Fernie Alpine Resort despite “tremendous efforts” to rescue him, RCMP say.

The man was found buried in a natural terrain trap, buried in snow near the top of the ski hill .

The victim was taken off life support after several hours of medical intervention.

Poor visibility is believed to have led the man into a trap under the Polar Peak lift.