British woman dies after rafting incident in French Alps

British woman dies after rafting incident in French Alps

A tragic incident occurred in the French Alps, where a British woman lost her life while participating in a white-water rafting excursion. The unfortunate incident took place on the Guisane river in Briancon, a commune nestled in the picturesque setting of the Alps. According to regional prosecutor Marion Lozac’hmeur, the woman fell from her raft around noon local time on Saturday, prompting a swift response from local authorities.

After the woman was located on the riverbank, she was swiftly airlifted to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Despite efforts to save her life, the victim ultimately succumbed to her injuries that evening. The Foreign Office has confirmed the woman’s nationality and expressed their coordination with local authorities in France to address the incident.

Reports indicate that the woman was part of a group undertaking a guided excursion on the river when the tragic accident occurred in a section known as “the wallet.” The identity of the woman has not been disclosed by local authorities or the media. An investigation into “involuntary manslaughter” has been initiated, with plans for an autopsy to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the incident

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