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Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Yahoo
British man, 27, dies in horror avalanche at popular ski resort in French Alps
A 27-year-old British man has died after being carried almost 50 feet and buried in an avalanche at a popular ski resort. The tragedy took place in the French Alps, local government officials have said. The avalanche happened at Val Thorens ski resort, in the Savoie region of south-west France, shortly after 10am on Thursday, local prosecutor Benoît Bachelet said in a statement. READ MORE: Friday night pub quiz: Test your general knowledge with these 20 questions - April 18, 2025 READ MORE: Charity set up in memory of murdered schoolgirl say 'this breaks our hearts' The man, who had been lying at the side of the road, was buried in the snow and carried about 15 metres by its force, the prosecutor said. Nearby police officers were alerted to the incident by a witness, and pulled the man, who had entered cardiac arrest, out of the snow and provided first aid. He was taken to hospital in Grenoble, in the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region, where he later died that evening, Mr Bachelet said. An investigation into the incident has been opened by the regional prosecutor's office. The victim's family are being supported by local services, the prosecutor said. A Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office spokesperson said: "We are supporting the family of a British man who died in France and are in contact with the local authorities."
Sky News
18-04-2025
- Sky News
British man, 27, dies after avalanche at French Alps ski resort
A British man has died after an avalanche at a ski resort in the French Alps, local officials say. The 27-year-old man died after being buried in snow at a ski resort and carried about 15m (49ft) by the avalanche's force, according to local prosecutor Benoit Bachelet. The incident occurred at Val Thorens ski resort in the Savoie region of southwest France, shortly after 10am on Thursday. Mr Bachelet said nearby police officers were alerted to the incident by a witness, and the British man was pulled out of the snow. He added officers gave first aid to the man, who had entered cardiac arrest. He was taken to hospital in Grenoble, in the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region, where he died that evening, Mr Bachelet said. An investigation into the incident has been opened by the regional prosecutor's office. The prosecutor said the victim's family were being supported by local services. A Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office spokesperson said: "We are supporting the family of a British man who died in France and are in contact with the local authorities."
The Independent
18-04-2025
- The Independent
British man, 27, dies in avalanche at ski resort in French Alps
A 27-year-old British man has died after being buried in an avalanche at a ski resort in the French Alps, local government officials have said. The avalanche occurred at Val Thorens ski resort, in the Savoie region of south-west France, shortly after 10am on Thursday, local prosecutor Benoît Bachelet said in a statement. The man, who had been lying at the side of the road, was buried in the snow and carried about 15 metres by its force, the prosecutor said. Nearby police officers were alerted to the incident by a witness, and pulled the man, who had entered cardiac arrest, out of the snow and provided first aid. He was taken to hospital in Grenoble, in the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region, where he later died that evening, Mr Bachelet said. An investigation into the incident has been opened by the regional prosecutor's office. The victim's family are being supported by local services, the prosecutor said. A Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office spokesperson said: 'We are supporting the family of a British man who died in France and are in contact with the local authorities.'
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Yahoo
British man, 27, dies in avalanche at ski resort in French Alps
A 27-year-old British man has died after being buried in an avalanche at a ski resort in the French Alps, local government officials have said. The avalanche occurred at Val Thorens ski resort, in the Savoie region of south-west France, shortly after 10am on Thursday, local prosecutor Benoît Bachelet said in a statement. The man, who had been lying at the side of the road, was buried in the snow and carried about 15 metres by its force, the prosecutor said. Nearby police officers were alerted to the incident by a witness, and pulled the man, who had entered cardiac arrest, out of the snow and provided first aid. He was taken to hospital in Grenoble, in the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region, where he later died that evening, Mr Bachelet said. An investigation into the incident has been opened by the regional prosecutor's office. The victim's family are being supported by local services, the prosecutor said. The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has been approached for comment.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Michelle Bachelet Closes Door to Third Run for Chile Presidency
(Bloomberg) -- Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet said she won't run for head of state in this year's election, resisting pressure for her to represent the center-left in a field that's dominated by opposition contenders. How Upzoning in Cambridge Broke the YIMBY Mold Republican Mayor Braces for Tariffs: 'We Didn't Budget for This' Remembering the Landscape Architect Who Embraced the City NYC's Finances Are Sinking With Gauge Falling to 11-Year Low US Tent Facility is Holding Migrant Families Longer Than Recommended Good politics requires new generations to step up, and others should now seek the presidency, Bachelet wrote in a statement published Wednesday by Horizonte Ciudadano, a foundation that she established. There needs to be unity among progressive politicians, said Bachelet, who was Chile's first-ever female head of state in 2006-2010 and then governed again in 2014-2018. 'From the bottom of my heart, I thank everyone for the affection, support and confidence that so many fellow citizens have showed me,' Bachelet wrote. 'I will enthusiastically support whoever is ultimately selected to represent our sector in the November elections.' Bachelet, a member of the Socialist Party, has remained well-liked among voters who admire her combination of experience, empathy, and emphasis on social justice. A recent poll showed her placing second for the November presidential election with backing from over 15% of respondents, support that may now transfer to former Interior Minister Carolina Toha, who announced her candidacy for the center-left on March 4. While Bachelet had previously said she wouldn't run again, her enduring popularity and recent silence revived calls that she reconsider. In her second term, she included the communists in the ruling coalition that had governed Chile for most of the period since the return of democracy in 1990. A Pulso Ciudadano survey published on Sunday showed conservative candidate Evelyn Matthei leading the race for head of state with support from 24.3% of voters, followed by Bachelet with 15.9%. Hard-right contenders Jose Antonio Kast and Johannes Kaiser garnered 10.6% and 9.7%, respectively. Toha polled just 1.9%. The first round vote will be on Nov. 16 and a run-off, if needed, would take place on Dec. 14. Local laws forbid consecutive terms for any head of state, meaning that current President Gabriel Boric will not be able to seek reelection. The Mysterious Billionaire Behind the World's Most Popular Vapes Rich People Are Firing a Cash Cannon at the US Economy—But at What Cost? Greenland Voters Weigh Their Election's Most Important Issue: Trump Snack Makers Are Removing Fake Colors From Processed Foods Trump's SALT Tax Promise Hinges on an Obscure Loophole ©2025 Bloomberg L.P.
