A British woman has died after getting caught in an avalanche on Mont Blanc
The woman had been hiking with two other people when the avalanche hit on Saturday, rescue services said.A specialist high mountain search and rescue unit was alerted to the incident by a guide at around 5pm local time.
They were sent with a doctor by helicopter to rescue the 45-year-old and she was soon found buried under the snow.At least 68 dead after plane carrying 72 people crashes in NepalThe two other hikers were unharmed, authorities said. Mont Blanc is western Europe's highest mountain at nearly 16,000 feet, attracting 20,000 hikers and skiers every year.
However, warmer weather in recent years has led to an increased risk of rock falls on the most popular routes.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Brit woman, 45, dies after being buried in avalanche on Mont BlancA BRITISH woman has died after being buried in an avalanche as she was hiking with two other people on The Mont Blanc. The accident happened on Saturday afternoon on the Argentiere Glacier, one of …
Lire la suite »
British woman dies in avalanche in French AlpsThe woman was hiking with two other people on Mont Blanc's Argentière Glacier, say French police.
Lire la suite »
British drone user raises shark alarm in AustraliaThe expat spotted a great white swimming close to a packed beach and called to have it evacuated.
Lire la suite »
The Golden Globes showed off the best British export - terrible awkward flirtingAmelia Dimoldenberg and Andrew Garfield's very British flirting captures a central truth: emotional sincerity is to be avoided at all costs ✒️LouisStaples
Lire la suite »
British Grand Prix organisers push F1 to extend Silverstone to four-day 'festival'Organisers of the British Grand Prix are looking to make the event a four-day weekend to turn Silverstone into a ‘festival’ of Formula 1. The race’s organiser has said they are pushing for more on-…
Lire la suite »
British athlete who survived childhood rape takes own life as ex-Sky Sports presenter pays tributeEx-Sky Sports presenter Charlie Webster has led the way in paying tribute to her friend Katie, a British athlete who survived childhood abuse, after she died over the weekend
Lire la suite »