"British Mother and Son Among Victims in Tragic French Alps Avalanche"
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Kate Vokes, 54, and her son Archie Vokes, 22, from Manchester, UK, were tragically killed in an avalanche while skiing off-piste in the French Alps near Mont Blanc. The family has expressed their deep sorrow and requested privacy. Kate was a prominent figure in charity and the arts, while Archie was a personal trainer and ski instructor. The avalanche occurred at an altitude of 2,300 meters and was reportedly triggered by skiers above the Vokes. A manslaughter investigation has been initiated, and the local authorities and the UK Foreign Office are involved in supporting the family.
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- An avalanche killed 2 British skiers on Mont Blanc. A hiker in the French Alps also died in a fall The Associated Press
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