13-year-old dies in French Alps skiing accident
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A teenager died in a skiing accident near the Avoriaz ski resort, seen above. (Wikimedia Creative Commons)
A 13-year-old boy died after falling from a cliff in the French Alps, and his 10-year-old brother survived the plunge, authorities said.
The local police said searches overnight by rescue officers led to discovering the children early Sunday at the foot of a nearly 500-foot cliff in a forest at the Avoriaz ski resort.
According to local media, the children’s father called police Saturday afternoon after the brothers, who were skiing alone, failed to show up.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The younger brother was taken to the Thonon-les-Bains hospital and police said his condition is not life-threatening.
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The children were on a family holiday in Avoriaz, near the border with Switzerland.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Associated Press contributed to this report.