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At least 30 missing as avalanche buries Italian hotel

Rescue operations continue at the hotel Rigopiano after it was hit by an avalanche in Farindola Abruzzo region of Italy Jan 19, 2017. Rescue workers in the central Italian region of Abruzzo, fearful about plummeting night time temperatures, were in a race against time Friday searching for survivors Thursday after an avalanche of snow, ice and mud flattened a resort hotel with up to 30 guests and staff members insi
Rescue operations continue at the hotel Rigopiano after it was hit by an avalanche in Farindola Abruzzo region of Italy Jan 19, 2017. Rescue workers in the central Italian region of Abruzzo, fearful about plummeting night time temperatures, were in a race against time Friday searching for survivors Thursday after an avalanche of snow, ice and mud flattened a resort hotel with up to 30 guests and staff members insi
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Rescue continues at hotel Rigopiano after it was hit by an avalanche in Farindola Italy Jan. 19, 2017.
Rescue continues at hotel Rigopiano after it was hit by an avalanche in Farindola Italy Jan. 19, 2017.
Italian Mountain Rescue, European Pressphoto Agency
A video photo shows the interior of the hotel Rigopiano, after it was hit by an avalanche in Farindola Italy Jan. 19, 2017.
A video photo shows the interior of the hotel Rigopiano, after it was hit by an avalanche in Farindola Italy Jan. 19, 2017.
Guardia Di Finanza , European Pressphoto Agency
A man is helped during a rescue operation in the avalanche area following the avalanche in Farindola, central ItalyJan. 19, 2017.
A man is helped during a rescue operation in the avalanche area following the avalanche in Farindola, central ItalyJan. 19, 2017.
AP
Rescue continues at hotel Rigopiano after it was hit by an avalanche in Farindola Italy Jan. 19, 2017. The Hotel Rigopiano in the town of Farindola was ripped from its foundation and almost completely covered by a wall of snow and debris up to 35 feet tall, triggered by a series of earthquakes that shook the region Wednesday.
Rescue continues at hotel Rigopiano after it was hit by an avalanche in Farindola Italy Jan. 19, 2017. The Hotel Rigopiano in the town of Farindola was ripped from its foundation and almost completely covered by a wall of snow and debris up to 35 feet tall, triggered by a series of earthquakes that shook the region Wednesday.
Italian Mountain Rescue, European Pressphoto Agency
Rescue continues at hotel Rigopiano after it was hit by an avalanche in Farindola Italy Jan. 19, 2017.
Rescue continues at hotel Rigopiano after it was hit by an avalanche in Farindola Italy Jan. 19, 2017.
Italian Mountain Rescue, European Pressphoto Agency
Italian National Alpine Cliff and Cave Rescue Corps members work at the hotel Rigopiano after it was hit by an avalanche in Farindola Italy Jan. 19, 2017.
Italian National Alpine Cliff and Cave Rescue Corps members work at the hotel Rigopiano after it was hit by an avalanche in Farindola Italy Jan. 19, 2017.
Italian Mountain Rescue, European Pressphoto Agency
An Italian army vehicle arrives in Campotosto after a series of quakes destroyed buildings.
An Italian army vehicle arrives in Campotosto after a series of quakes destroyed buildings.
Claudio Lattanzio, AP
An Italian firefighter helicopter flies during rescue operations in the area where a hotel was hit by an avalanche in Farindola, Italy, Jan 19, 2017.
An Italian firefighter helicopter flies during rescue operations in the area where a hotel was hit by an avalanche in Farindola, Italy, Jan 19, 2017.
Matteo Guidelli, AP