A couple from Bend, Oregon, Terance Olaf Skjersaa, 57, and Susan Renee Skjersaa, 52, were identified as the victims of an avalanche in central Oregon. They were reported missing by friends after failing to return from a backcountry skiing outing in an area known as “Happy Valley.” The couple was found buried in the snow by friends late at night on Monday and were unfortunately deceased. Authorities believe the avalanche occurred several hours before the couple was found. Search-and-rescue teams recovered their bodies and investigated the scene. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office warned of moderate to considerable avalanche danger in the area, advising extreme caution when recreating in the Central Cascades. Sheriff Kent van der Kamp expressed deep sadness over the loss and praised the couple’s impact on the community. The sheriff’s office urged the public to be cautious when venturing into the backcountry. The article also corrects the location of Bend, Oregon, stating it is 140 miles east of Eugene, not west as previously reported.
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