BIWABIK, MN (Northern News Now) – A 21-year-old skier died following an incident at Giants Ridge Ski Resort in Biwabik Saturday, according to the Gilbert Police Department.
According to a press release, Gilbert police responded to a report of an injured skier. Giants Ridge Ski Patrol staff were able to extract the skier from the hillside.
The skier was transported to Essentia Health Northern Pines in Aurora. After attempting all available life-saving measures, the man was declared deceased, according to authorities.
His name has not yet been released, pending notification of family members. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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