Mount Blanc rescue controversy
The mayor of Saint-Gervais refused to authorize a free helicopter rescue for 32 alpinists stranded on Mont Blanc. He argued that the climbers had ignored warnings about dangerous conditions and should pay for their own extraction.
Where they agreeThe mayor of Saint-Gervais denied a free helicopter rescue to stranded alpinists on Mont Blanc, citing their disregard for safety warnings.
Key playersJean-Marc Peillex (Mayor)
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