Rescuers call high avalanche alert

The mountain rescue service in the Krkonoše and Jeseníky mountains on Friday called a high degree avalanche alert. Rescuers say that in the wake of the thaw the danger of avalanches has become acute. Fresh snow and high winds are further complicating the situation. Skiers and snowboarders have been warned not to stray from marked trails and to always alert someone about their planned movements.