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Service Dogs Learn Skills for Avalanche Rescue

Skiing can be dangerous, even for competitive athletes and experienced skiers.

In fact, earlier this month an avalanche in Austria resulted in the deaths of two U.S. Ski Team prospects.

An avalanche is a rapid flow of snow down a hill or mountainside. Following an avalanche, one of the most valuable components in search and rescue might surprise you. Jeff Todd takes us to Arapahoe Basin, where they're training a new helper of the four legged variety.

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