Wednesday 28 August 2013

British Soldier Dies In Mont Blanc Fall



A British climber has died after falling 1,000m (3,281ft) from near the peak of Mont Blanc, according to Italian news agency Ansa.

The man, who is known to be a member of the Armed Forces, was said to be climbing with a partner although the two were not roped together, police in Entreves near the French border revealed.

The climber began his ascent on the French side of the mountain but fell on the Italian side.

A Spanish climber saw the fall and raised the alarm.

The victim's body was recovered by mountain rescue in Italy's Val d'Aosta region and taken to Courmayeur.

An investigation has been opened, the report said.

 

 

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