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British skier dies after avalanche in French Alps
Summary
A British man, believed to be in his 50s, died after an avalanche while skiing off-piste at the La Plagne resort in the French Alps; rescue teams located him under snow and the resort offered condolences.
Content
A British man has died after an avalanche struck while he was skiing in the French Alps. The incident occurred at the La Plagne resort, which said the man had been skiing off-piste. He is believed to have been in his 50s. The resort released a statement expressing its condolences to the man's family.
Reported details:
- A British man, believed to be in his 50s, was caught in an avalanche while skiing off-piste at La Plagne, the resort said.
- Rescue teams responded and located him under snow.
- The resort reported he was not carrying an avalanche transceiver and was not with a professional instructor.
- La Plagne said its thoughts were with the man's family.
Summary:
The resort confirmed the death and offered condolences. Undetermined at this time.
