SALT LAKE CITY, UT — A tragic avalanche claimed the life of at least one person on Saturday afternoon in the Alta area, with officials confirming the incident took place around 12:45 p.m. on February 8. According to the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office, both individuals involved in the avalanche were male and in their 50s. At this time, the cause of the avalanche remains unknown. While one person was confirmed dead, the second individual was rescued and taken off the mountain. The extent of their injuries has not been disclosed by authorities. On the day of the avalanche, the…