The incident has prompted local authorities to open an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
British Tourist Tragedy: Woman Dies in Rafting Accident in French Alps
British Tourist Tragedy: Woman Dies in Rafting Accident in French Alps
A British woman has tragically lost her life during a white-water rafting adventure in the scenic French Alps.
A British woman has died after falling from her raft during a white-water rafting excursion on the Guisane river in Briancon, located in the French Alps. The incident occurred shortly after noon local time on Saturday. Marion Lozac'hmeur, a regional prosecutor, stated that the woman was swiftly located on the riverbank and subsequently airlifted to a hospital in grave condition, but sadly succumbed to her injuries later that evening.
The woman was participating in an organized white-water rafting trip and had fallen while navigating a challenging section of the river known as "the wallet." The British Foreign Office has confirmed the death and is currently liaising with local authorities for further details.
At this time, the victim has not been publicly identified by media outlets or officials from either France or the UK. Furthermore, an investigation into "involuntary manslaughter" has been initiated, and an autopsy will be carried out to ascertain the exact cause of death.
This tragedy echoes a prior incident last year when a British man lost his life while kayaking on the nearby Durance river, emphasizing the dangers associated with rafting activities in the region. Both the Guisane and Durance rivers, known for their challenging rapids, see high activity during the early summer months when they're fed by melting glaciers and snow. Despite their appeal to adventure seekers, the rivers are usually only safe for navigation for a limited time each year.
The woman was participating in an organized white-water rafting trip and had fallen while navigating a challenging section of the river known as "the wallet." The British Foreign Office has confirmed the death and is currently liaising with local authorities for further details.
At this time, the victim has not been publicly identified by media outlets or officials from either France or the UK. Furthermore, an investigation into "involuntary manslaughter" has been initiated, and an autopsy will be carried out to ascertain the exact cause of death.
This tragedy echoes a prior incident last year when a British man lost his life while kayaking on the nearby Durance river, emphasizing the dangers associated with rafting activities in the region. Both the Guisane and Durance rivers, known for their challenging rapids, see high activity during the early summer months when they're fed by melting glaciers and snow. Despite their appeal to adventure seekers, the rivers are usually only safe for navigation for a limited time each year.
