Tragic Rafting Incident Claims Life of British Woman in French Alps

A British woman has tragically died following a white-water rafting incident on the Guisane river in Briancon, southeastern France. The accident occurred shortly after noon local time on Saturday, as she fell from her raft during an organized rafting trip. Local authorities have confirmed that she was discovered on the riverbank and was airlifted to a hospital in serious condition, but unfortunately succumbed to her injuries later that evening. The Foreign Office is in communication with local authorities regarding the incident.

Local prosecutor Marion Lozac'hmeur reported that an investigation for "involuntary manslaughter" has been initiated, with an autopsy scheduled to determine the exact cause of death. It has also been noted that the woman, who has not been publicly identified, fell while navigating a particularly challenging part of the river known as "the wallet." Briancon is known for its popular rafting rivers, but these can pose significant hazards, especially during periods of heavy snowmelt. Last year, another tragic incident occurred in the same region when a British man drowned while kayaking in the river Durance.