A World Cup skier and his girlfriend died after falling nearly 2,300 feet (about 700 meters) while climbing. Italian Alps.
The Italian Winter Sports Federation (Federazione Italiana Sport Invernali) announced the deaths of Jean Daniel Pession and Elisa Arlian on Saturday. Statement in ItalianThe federation called the incident a “tragic misfortune”.
According to Italian national broadcaster Rai News, Pession, 28, and Arlian, 27, fell from the height. Near the summit of Zerbion It is located in the Aosta Valley.
Italians Pesion and Arlian are reportedly familiar with the climbing route.
As is standard practice for climbers, the couple tied a safety rope to connect them together. They were climbing individually.
It is not yet clear how and why the couple fell.
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Rescuers launched an hours-long helicopter search on Saturday after their families reported them missing and said they had not returned from their climb. Rescuers used cellphone signal detection equipment to locate them.
The couple's bodies were found still tied together with safety ropes.
In 2021, Peision placed 15th in the World Cup final for speed skiing. The following year, he finished 22nd at the World Championships in Var, France.
Arian is a teacher and ski instructor.
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