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Story summary
- Unusual weather has produced a deadly winter in the French Alps, triggering a sharp rise in avalanches.
- From late December through mid-February, 28 people were killed, far above the seasonal average.
- France's mountain rescue teams are actively responding to the challenges in the Alps.
- France in Focus, a FRANCE 24 program, follows the rescuers in the Savoie region to highlight their perilous efforts to save lives amid harsh conditions.
