Tragic Death of French General Overseeing Notre-Dame Rebuild in Mountain Fall
Jean-Louis Georgelin, the French army general appointed to oversee the reconstruction of Notre-Dame Cathedral, has died in a mountain fall while hiking in the Pyrénées. The 74-year-old former chief of the defence staff was found on Mount Valier after failing to return to a mountain refuge. His death is being treated as an accident. Georgelin, a highly respected soldier, was known for his military approach to the restoration project and had been designated as the chief of operations. His passing is a loss for the nation, the military, and the ongoing efforts to rebuild the fire-damaged cathedral.