No, the ice axes were not retrieved but we ran into a Ranger on the way down (Anya?) and told her about them.....I was very concerned that they may severely injure someone. We also told everyone we ran into on the way down and several people were going to glissade down the chute without ice axes so hopefully 2 of them would get 2 brand new ice axes as a gift (they didn't listen to my warning to avoid the "tunnel").
Both of the shoulder injuries were significant but did not require immediate medical attention....MRIs will reveal the extent of the damage and whether or not surgeries are needed.
