An avalanche struck the French Alps on Sunday (the 3rd), resulting in the known deaths of two Lithuanian climbers. French officials have warned that risks persist in the area over the next few hours.
According to the Associated Press, French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve stated in a press release that the two climbers died in an avalanche near the Chamonix ski and mountaineering center in the Mont Blanc massif. Cazeneuve urged the public to remain vigilant about avalanches and called for preventive measures against avalanche hazards in the region.
Chamonix, popular among mountaineers from around the world, features challenging slopes and breathtaking scenery. Rescue personnel in Chamonix reported that the victims were a man and a woman, both Lithuanian climbers.