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Family members have confirmed Tommy Hawkins, of Layton, Utah, was killed in the avalanche Friday. He was a former resident of Victor and a Teton High School graduate, according to sister Angela Spencer.
Spencer tells EastIdahoNews.com her brother and the three other riders were all buried in the avalanche, but the other riders were able to get out on their own. Hawkins was able to deploy an avalanche bag and a beacon activated, allowing the other riders to find him. They attempted CPR, however, it was not successful.
The riders were unable to transport Hawkins out of the area at that time and conditions were unsafe for rescue personnel to continue rescue efforts until Saturday morning, according to a Bonneville County news release.
A GoFundMe has been started to help the family.
A viewing will he held Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Victor LDS Church Building. A second viewing will be held next Saturday, Feb. 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m.
