Monday, January 18, 2016

Five French Foreign Legionnaires Killed In Alps Avalanche



France 24: Avalanche kills five soldiers during training in French Alps

Five French Foreign Legionnaires were killed Monday in an avalanche as they were on a training exercise in the French Alps, police sources said, the second such tragedy to strike the region in less than a week.

Another six were injured near the resort of Valfréjus, with one in intensive care in hospital after suffering hypothermia.

They were among a group of 50 soldiers taking part in the skiing exercise.

Three helicopters were involved in the search, as well as five police dogs and three doctors.

The nationalities of the victims were not immediately known. The French Foreign Legion attracts recruits from around the world.

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French Alps avalanche kills five soldiers -- The Guardian
Five French Foreign Legionnaires killed in Alps avalanche: police -- Expatica

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