Chamrousse, France – On Thursday, January 18, 2018 five ski tourers found the body of a solo skier buried in an avalanche near Lake Robert in an off piste area near the ski resort of Chamrousse in Isere, France. It is believe the avalanche occurred on Tuesday or Wednesday.
According to PisteHors.com, the body was found “on the usual climbing route from the Casserouse car park to the Grand Van and Sorbier summits.” The ski tourers who located the body noticed a ski on top of the avalanche. Upon further inspection they located the body.
Authorities identified the victim as a 51-year-old high school teacher from Grenoble, France. No one had reported the victim missing.
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