"British Mother and Son Among Victims in Tragic French Alps Avalanche"
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.