A British woman has died after a white-water rafting incident on the Guisane River in Briançon, French Alps, prompting an investigation. The victim fell from her raft during an organized trip on Saturday and was later retrieved from the banks before being airlifted to the hospital. The local prosecutor stated she died despite efforts to save her.


A British woman lost her life during a white-water rafting trip on the Guisane river in the French Alps on Saturday. The accident happened just after noon local time when she fell out of her raft in a challenging area known as "the wallet," according to regional prosecutor Marion Lozac'hmeur, who spoke to French news agency AFP.

Rescue teams quickly found her on the riverbank and airlifted her to a nearby hospital in serious condition. Unfortunately, she passed away later that evening. The UK Foreign Office has confirmed the incident and stated they are coordinating with local authorities.

The woman's identity has not been made public by French or UK authorities. Authorities have launched an "involuntary manslaughter" investigation, and an autopsy is set to be conducted. This tragic event follows a similar incident last year where a British man died on the nearby Durance River, which, like the Guisane, offers challenging rapids mainly accessible in late spring and summer due to its glacier-fed waters.

These rivers, favored for white-water rafting, are known for their powerful currents and require skilled navigation, attracting adventure-seekers each season.