# Fatality following avalanche, Mount Dixon

Date: 18 Oct 2026
Released by: New Zealand Police

## MediaRelease.co Summary

A man has died after becoming trapped in an avalanche on Mount Dixon in Canterbury on the morning of 18 October, Police said. Emergency services were called just after 10am and a Search and Rescue response was activated, with the man located unresponsive a short time later. He was pronounced dead despite efforts by those at the scene; his body has been recovered and the death will be referred to the Coroner.

## Original release

Police can confirm one person has died after becoming trapped in an avalanche on Mount Dixon this morning. Emergency services were called just after 10am. A Search and Rescue response was activated, and a short time later, one person was located unresponsive. Despite best efforts by those at the scene, the man was pronounced deceased a short time after being found. The body has been recovered, and the death will be referred to the Coroner.

## Key details

- Issued by: New Zealand Police
- Published: 18 Oct 2026
- Publisher country: New Zealand

Original source: https://www.police.govt.nz/news/release/fatality-following-avalanche-mount-dixon
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