The victim fell from her raft during a challenging section of the river aptly named "the wallet." Firefighters reported that she was located on the riverbank and airlifted to a nearby hospital, but despite medical efforts, she succumbed to her injuries later that evening, as confirmed by regional prosecutor Marion Lozac'hmeur.
While the woman's identity has not been publicly disclosed, the UK Foreign Office acknowledged the situation and is coordinating with local authorities. An investigation into the cause of the accident has been initiated, with authorities considering the possibility of an "involuntary manslaughter" charge.
This incident follows another tragic event last year on the river Durance, also in Briancon, where a British man lost his life while kayaking. Both the Guisane and Durance rivers are popular among thrill-seekers, but they exhibit formidable rapids, typically navigable only during the early summer months following snowmelt.
As local authorities continue their investigation, this tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the inherent risks associated with adventure sports in challenging environments.
While the woman's identity has not been publicly disclosed, the UK Foreign Office acknowledged the situation and is coordinating with local authorities. An investigation into the cause of the accident has been initiated, with authorities considering the possibility of an "involuntary manslaughter" charge.
This incident follows another tragic event last year on the river Durance, also in Briancon, where a British man lost his life while kayaking. Both the Guisane and Durance rivers are popular among thrill-seekers, but they exhibit formidable rapids, typically navigable only during the early summer months following snowmelt.
As local authorities continue their investigation, this tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the inherent risks associated with adventure sports in challenging environments.
