The Foreign Office has confirmed the death of a British citizen and is working with local authorities on the matter. The woman, who has not yet been identified by officials, was part of an organized rafting excursion when the accident occurred. An investigation into involuntary manslaughter has been launched, and an autopsy is set to take place.
This incident recalls a similar tragedy last year when a British man lost his life while kayaking on the Durance river, another popular waterway in the same region, after heavy snowmelt created treacherous conditions. Both the Guisane and Durance rivers are known for their challenging rapids, typical in early summer when runoff from glaciers and snowmelt peaks, making adventurers drawn to their thrilling waters.
This incident recalls a similar tragedy last year when a British man lost his life while kayaking on the Durance river, another popular waterway in the same region, after heavy snowmelt created treacherous conditions. Both the Guisane and Durance rivers are known for their challenging rapids, typical in early summer when runoff from glaciers and snowmelt peaks, making adventurers drawn to their thrilling waters.
