Helicopter Drops Explosives In 'Controlled Avalanche'

<p>WATCH: A helicopter crew dropped explosives on a mountain range in southern Switzerland on Tuesday, triggering a series of controlled avalanches. There has been heavy snow in the area and this process helps prevent larger avalanches.</p>

Wednesday, January 16th 2019, 11:49 am

By: News 9


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