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Skier Survives 50-Foot Plunge into Glacier Crevasse

4/20/2025

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A thrilling video from the French ski group Les Powtos captures a heart-stopping moment when a skier plunges 50 feet into a glacier crevasse near La Grave in the southern Alps. Miraculously uninjured, he was swiftly rescued by his teammates. This powerful footage, shared a year later, serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of skiing safety.

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A thrilling video from the French ski group Les Powtos captures a heart-stopping moment when a skier plunges 50 feet into a glacier crevasse near La Grave in the southern Alps. Miraculously uninjured, he was swiftly rescued by his teammates. This powerful footage, shared a year later, serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of skiing safety.