Friday, February 17, 2012

Prince Friso's condition: the latest

Prince Johan Friso of Orange-Nassau is in stable condition, but he is "not out of danger," according to the Dutch government.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/netherlands/9090087/Dutch-PM-Prince-Johan-Frisos-life-still-in-danger.html


The 43-year-old second son of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands was skiing off-piste in Lech, Austria, with three other people, including his wife, Princess Mabel.   He was buried in an avalanche for nearly 20 minutes before being rescued.  He was resuscitated and taken by helicopter to a hospital in Innsbruck.

The avalanche was 99 feet by 131 feet.

The prince was wearing an electronic beacon to aid rescuers.

Princess Mabel and Queen Beatrix are at his side.   The prince and his wife, and two daughters, Luana and Zaria, live in London.

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