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Argentina·Natural Disaster

Argentina rescue operation frees over 100 tourists trapped by snowstorm

Thursday, 30 July 2026, 06:10 · 1 min read

Emergency services in Argentina have rescued more than 100 tourists who became stranded near the Balcon del Pissis lookout (a scenic viewpoint in the Andean region) after a severe snowstorm blocked their route. Rescue teams deployed heavy machinery to clear the snow and free those trapped, though two people required hospitalisation due to hypothermia. The operation highlights the serious risks posed by rapidly changing winter weather conditions in high-altitude areas popular with visitors.

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Al Jazeera EnglishRescue operation in Argentina to free more than 100 snow-trapped tourists ↗︎
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