Mont Blanc Massif – In the span of 24 hours on October 3-4, 2017, two Czech mountaineers died in the Couloir Gouter the Mont Blanc Massif in two separate accidents.
The 1st accident claimed a 30-year-old Czech climber who fell about 600 meters while leaving the Couloir Gouter around 21:30 on October 3. He was part of a six member team.
The 2nd accident claimed a 27-year-old female, Czech climber who fell around 10:20 on October 4. She was part of a 4-person team.
Neither of the victims were roped up, but were properly equipped.
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