Avalanche kills 1 man in Norway's remote Arctic archipelago of Svalbard
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Norwegian authorities say a man has been found dead following an avalanche on the remote Arctic island of Svalbard.
The governor of Svalbard, in a statement, says the body was found 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) south of the archipelago's main town, Longyearbyen. His identity, age and citizenship were not immediately released.
A large avalanche on Saturday swept through a valley known for being a local thoroughfare between two fjords. The governor's statement said 18 people and a dog took part in the search efforts despite the risks of more avalanches in the area.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Svalbard archipelago sits more than 800 kilometers (500 miles) north of the mainland. It is known for its stunning views of snow-covered mountains, fjords and glaciers.