Looking over the back towards Hell Roaring Basin.

TMTVNEWS.COM, Kimberley BC, Saturday Feb 4, 2012 --- A second avalanche in as many days has happened in the Kootenays.

Kimberley Search and Rescue and B.C. Ambulance Service personnel were called Saturday afternoon to the Hell Roaring Creek area near the town of Kimberley, in BC's southeast interior after two people were caught in a slide.

Kimberley RCMP can confirm they received a report of an emergency locator beacon going off at 4:30 pm (MST). The two backcountry skiers were rescued after being caught in an avalanche with one skier sustaining critical injuries.

Police learned that two persons, a man and woman were involved in an avalanche. One of the persons involved was able to go for help, the second was injured.

“The pair used a spot beacon to send for help,” said search manager Wendy Hetherington.

The female did not have any noticeable injuries. The male sustained critical injuries.

Some circulating reports indicated he may have lost his arm in the slide, but Kimberley Search and Rescue could not confirm.

The area is a popular recreational spot especially with locals, Hetherington said, adding the pair are believed to be area residents.

On Friday morning an avalanche killed a skier near the Kootenay community of Kaslo.