Two separate incidents occurred in the Åre area over the weekend, according to multiple reports. On Sunday, a man in his 50s died in the Lundsrappet ski slope in Åre. The alarm came in shortly after lunch, and ski patrol quickly arrived on scene, followed by ambulance helicopter and police. The incident is being investigated as illness-related, and Skistar has activated crisis support for its staff following the fatality.
In a separate incident on Saturday, a woman in her 60s was injured in a collision with a dog sled near Hållfjället, south of Åre. According to police reports, eight dogs were involved in the dog team that collided with the woman. During the incident, the woman reportedly had the dogs on top of her and they 'nipped and bit' at her. Despite the driver's attempts to intervene, the woman required medical attention and received two stitches in her hand.
The dog sled incident is being investigated as causing bodily injury and will be examined by both prosecutors and the county administrative board since animals were involved. Interviews with those involved will be conducted to determine if anyone can be held responsible for the accident.