Disturbing cause of death for 9 skiers killed in devastating Tahoe avalanche revealed months after tragedy

Source: New York Post

All nine people killed in February’s catastrophic avalanche near Lake Tahoe suffocated after being buried beneath five to six feet of snow, authorities confirmed this week. The revelation came as the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office closed its investigation into possible criminal negligence surrounding the disaster and sent its findings to the county prosecutor for review. The Feb.