Tragic Avalanche Claims Life of Skier in French Alps

The avalanche occurred near Mont Blanc on Tuesday, where a 55-year-old dual national was caught while skiing off-piste. Despite initial misreporting of the skier's nationality, local authorities stated he was of Brazilian-Portuguese descent. The avalanche, measuring 1km in length and 400m wide, was triggered during poor weather conditions. Ski patrols were in the area attempting to close off the site due to safety concerns when the incident unfolded. Authorities have cautioned that the public should remain vigilant as the risk of avalanches remains exceptionally high this January.