British skier, 23, found dead in French Alps
22 February 2025, 13:01 | Updated: 22 February 2025, 16:41
A British skier was found dead in the French Alps after a reported skiing accident.
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A British skier was found dead at the bottom of a cliff near the Avoriaz ski resort in the French Alps, a local prosecutor has confirmed.
The body of the 23-year-old man, who has not yet been formally identified, was found on Monday at the bottom of a cliff on top of which is built the Avoriaz ski resort near the town of Morzine, in the Portes du Soleil region.
Local prosecutor Xavier Goux-Thiercelin confirmed the death on Friday.
The Daily Mail reported that the man had been skiing with friends before attending a party and became lost when allegedly trying to ski down the mountain by himself.
The newspaper reported that he was evacuated by helicopter and pronounced dead.
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An investigation led by the Montriond and Avoriaz police forces is ongoing to determine the circumstances of the skier's death.
According to local newspaper Le Dauphine Libere, it is believed the victim died after accidentally falling off the cliff on the night of Sunday February 16.
A spokesperson for the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office said: "We are supporting the family of a British man who died in France and are in contact with the local authorities."
