We hope nevertheless that it might be possible to find someone in the remains of the houses.

It's a terrible day for Tyrol, the worst avalanche accident since World War II. About 350 men (rescuers) are gathered together, helicopters too, but it doesn't do any good if it keeps snowing and you can't fly.

It's a terrible day for Tyrol.

There were only houses here, for as far as you could see... It makes you lose hope, ... There are no children left, there are no people left.

And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.

The houses were all abandoned buildings used by smugglers and people traffickers for shelter, the rest of the village remains intact.