Glacier Collapse in Swiss Alps Leaves One Missing

A glacier collapsed in the Swiss Alps on May 29th, 2025, causing widespread destruction in the village of Blatten. Authorities had issued an evacuation warning due to the risk of a rockslide, but tragically, one person is still missing. "It was terrifying," said one resident who managed to escape. "The whole mountain seemed to come down." The video footage, obtained by RTÉ News, shows the sheer force of the avalanche and the extent of the damage to homes and infrastructure. Rescue teams are currently searching for the missing individual, and the clean-up operation is expected to take considerable time. The incident highlights the dangers of climate change and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events in the Alps.