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Japanese police have confirmed to the New Zealand Embassy that two New Zealanders have died in an avalanche in Mt Yotei, Japan, on Monday.
One of the skiers killed was 21-year-old Isabella Bolton, her family confirmed in a statement.
She worked on ski fields in Canada, Tekapo and Wānaka, and in November 2023 travelled to Niseko, Japan, where she thrived in her job as a ski guide.
“Our family would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of her fellow colleague and friend whose life was also tragically lost.”
Bolton’s family also expressed gratitude to local authorities and those who tried to save her.
