A local man sadly died after falling into a crevasse
On Sunday afternoon, a paraglider tried to land in part of the Vallee Blanche known as the Salle-a-Manger.
The 38 year old, who according to local paper Le Dauphine was a Chamonix resident, had to make an emergency landing, which he managed but then fell down a crevasse after landing.
Witnesses call the PGHM rescue teams, but sadly they were unable to save him.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
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