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The ski resort says the avalanche area had signs prohibiting entry and that the resort had been closed since October 11.
Chronology
Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Avalanche at Laguna del Inca, near Portillo, leaves at least one deadSeven mountaineers were swept into the lake by an avalanche in Los Andes, and official reports differ on the death toll.
- Senapred raises death toll to four in Laguna del Inca avalanche, Los AndesAn avalanche swept seven mountaineers into the water near Portillo; rescue teams have not ruled out that more people may be trapped at the site.
- Authorities revise death toll to three after avalanche at Laguna del Inca, PortilloValparaíso's presidential delegate attributed the initial figure of four deaths to an error by SAMU; one of the bodies remains in the lake.
- Ski Portillo says avalanche at Laguna del Inca occurred outside its slopesThe ski resort says the avalanche area had signs prohibiting entry and that the resort had been closed since October 11.
Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Police rescued people injured in the Portillo avalanche with helicopter supportThe Prosecutor’s Office is taking statements from victims and witnesses of the avalanche that killed three hikers heading to Los Tres Hermanos mountain.
- Search for third victim in Laguna del Inca to resume on Thursday the 22ndSnowfall and new avalanches forced the operation in Portillo to be suspended; the Navy, police and Army will set up a camp on Wednesday.