The two men died in the French Alps when they broke free from their ropes.
Sad news has emerged from France today after it was confirmed that two Irish male mountain climbers were involved in a tragic accident in the Dent du Geant (Giant’s Tooth) sector of the Alps.
The bodies of the men, aged 37 and 55, were found yesterday at around 4pm.
The Department of Foreign Affairs have confirmed that they are offering consular assistance to the families involved, including through the embassy in Paris.
Mountain police in the region have reported that the men got into difficulty in their climb when they “slipped” and “broke loose” from their ascent ropes.
A passport of one of the victims was later found by rescuers, while the second climber was identified by tracing family members.
Their names have not yet been released as of yet.
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