On Saturday, an avalanche struck Cima Vertana in Italy's Dolomite mountains, resulting in the deaths of five German climbers, including a father and his 17-year-old daughter. The climbers were part of separate groups when the avalanche occurred around 16:00 local time. A group of three climbers was completely swept away, while the father and daughter were also caught in the snow. Rescuers were alerted by survivors, leading to a rescue operation that faced difficulties due to fog and low visibility. The bodies of the three climbers were recovered on Saturday, but the search for the father and daughter continued until conditions improved on Sunday. Experts suggest that the avalanche may have been caused by unstable snow drifts, raising questions about the timing of the climb as it was late in the afternoon.