The British Foreign Office has acknowledged the incident and is in contact with local authorities. The victim, whose identity has not yet been released, was participating in a guided rafting tour when the mishap occurred in a challenging area of the river known colloquially as "the wallet." An investigation into potential involuntary manslaughter has been initiated, alongside plans for an autopsy to determine the exact circumstances of her death.
This tragic event echoes a similar situation from last year when a British man perished on the river Durance in Briancon during a kayaking trip after heavy snowmelt from upstream. Both the Guisane and Durance rivers, beloved for their thrilling rapids, are typically navigable for only a brief window in early summer due to challenging water levels brought on by glacier melt and snowmelt. As the situation develops, PulseWire will continue to provide updates and coverage from eyewitness accounts and local discussions.
This tragic event echoes a similar situation from last year when a British man perished on the river Durance in Briancon during a kayaking trip after heavy snowmelt from upstream. Both the Guisane and Durance rivers, beloved for their thrilling rapids, are typically navigable for only a brief window in early summer due to challenging water levels brought on by glacier melt and snowmelt. As the situation develops, PulseWire will continue to provide updates and coverage from eyewitness accounts and local discussions.
