At the Pallas ski resort, a mother and child died as a result of an avalanche

Safety is the paramount consideration for a successful trip. It's advisable to remain in a hotel, especially given adverse weather conditions, and wait out inclement weather in the safety of your room. Otherwise, tragedy can strike. Unfortunately, at the Pallas ski resort in Finland, a mother and her young son lost their lives in an avalanche.

They had arrived for a vacation on January 2 to enjoy skiing, as reported by Yle.

Two skiers, a mother and her son, set out for skiing on January 2. As weather conditions worsened, an avalanche occurred. At 14:00, the woman contacted the rescue service seeking assistance due to the deteriorating weather. The Lapland Rescue Service initiated a rescue operation. However, they did not locate the mother and child along the route they had specified, and at 16:00, the case was transferred to the police.

At 22:00 on the same day, rescuers found the woman, but unfortunately, she had already passed away. Later, the boy's body was discovered in a similar condition.

The police are conducting an investigation into the circumstances of the tragedy, with further details withheld.

To prevent such tragic incidents from happening again, TravelWise has previously told you how to protect yourself during avalanches in the mountains.