Thrill-seekers killed in Alpine avalanche

Rescue workers today resumed their search for an American snowboarder missing after alpine avalanches in Austria killed at least three people, including a Canadian and a German seeking the dangerous thrill of skiing off-trail in virgin snow.

Officials said it was doubtful the 31-year-old American could have survived severe weather overnight after dozens of searchers aided by specially trained dogs called off their hunt at nightfall last night in the western province of Tyrol.