The mayor of the commune of Mont-Dore paid tribute to the rescuers amid reports that others are injured.
Four people have died and others are believed to be injured after an avalanche in a French valley.
A huge search and rescue operation was launched after snow cover slipped in the commune of Mont-Dore in central France on Sunday afternoon.
About 50 rescuers including specialised mountain police were involved, as well as dogs specially trained to find avalanche victims.
The mayor of Mont-Dore, Sebastien Dubourg, praised those involved in the rescue.
“The Val d’Enfer is heavy snow. It’s a funnel. The mountain is unfortunately stronger than us,” he was quoted by regional news outlet La Montagne as saying.
Source: https://news.sky.com/story/four-dead-after-avalanche-in-french-valley-13081132