Skier's Terrifying Fall into Glacier Crevasse Caught on Camera in French Alps
TL;DR
A video of a skier falling into a deep glacier crevasse while skiing in France's southern Alps has gone viral, highlighting the potential dangers of the sport. The skier survived the fall and was not injured. The video was posted by a French mountaineering group to raise awareness about the dangers of being distracted on skis, even for experienced skiers. The incident occurred in April 2022 on the mountain of Meije near La Grave. The skier's friends were able to rescue him from the crevasse.
- Video shows skier fall down glacier crevasse in La Grave, France The Washington Post
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- Skier's helmet camera captures moment he falls into massive crevasse CNN
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- Alps Skier Makes Wild Recovery After Falling Into Crevasse in Glacier WNCT-TV 9 On Your Side
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