World Cup Skier and Girlfriend Die in Italian Alps Tragedy
TL;DR
Professional skier Jean Daniel Pession and his girlfriend Elisa Arlian died after falling 2,300 feet while mountaineering in the Pennine Alps. Their bodies were recovered by rescuers using helicopter equipment to detect cellphone signals. The couple was experienced in the trek and were close to the summit of Monte Zerbion when the accident occurred.
- Pro Skier And Girlfriend Die In 2,300-Foot Fall From Italian Alps HuffPost
- Pro Skier and Partner Fall to Their Deaths in the Italian Alps The New York Times
- Italian World Cup skier dies in mountain accident alongside girlfriend CNN
- World Cup skier and girlfriend dead after "tragic mountain accident" in Italy, sports officials say CBS News
- World Cup skier Jean Daniel Pession and girlfriend die after falling off mountain in Italy NBC Philadelphia
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