Tragic Death of 33-Year-Old Climber from Patras in the Alps

A 33-year-old climber, Dimitris Kantas, from Patras, tragically died in the Mont Blanc massif in the Alps. The accident occurred on Monday.

According to pelop.gr, Dimitris Kantas was known in the local community as a basketball player and a passionate mountaineer.

French media report that the 33-year-old lost his balance while descending and fell into the void, below the Goûter refuge, at an altitude of 3,835 meters.

His body was repatriated to Greece, and the French authorities are investigating the circumstances of the accident.

The Chamonix Mountain Gendarmerie (PGHM) confirmed that the man, of Greek nationality, was found dead after falling on the Goûter corridor, also known as the "corridor of death."

Authorities stated that the climber was descending alone and without a rope, which may have contributed to the fall. The accident was likely caused by fatigue, loss of concentration, or the weight of the equipment.

The Goûter corridor is dangerous due to rockslides. More than 100 people have lost their lives at this spot.

Source: Protothema.gr