Incident Overview
A 45-year-old man tragically lost his life on Tuesday, July 31, after colliding with a high-voltage power line while paragliding in the commune of Grand-Aigueblanche, Savoie. This information was confirmed by the gendarmerie to BFMTV.com, corroborating an earlier report by France Bleu.
Details of the Accident
According to reports, the victim’s paraglider became entangled in the power line, leading to a fall from approximately 15 meters. Upon hitting the ground, responders promptly arrived and administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), but it proved futile. The man was pronounced dead shortly after on the scene.
Circumstances and Investigation
The gendarmerie indicated that there are no signs pointing towards electrocution as the cause of death. The critical factor appears to be the fall caused by the paraglider getting temporarily caught in the electrical wire before releasing. An investigation has been launched to gather more details regarding the tragic event.
Victim’s Background
The deceased was a resident from the commune of Séez, near Bourg-Saint-Maurice and bordering Switzerland. Séez is approximately 30 kilometers from where the accident occurred in Grand-Aigueblanche.