Heroic British Skier Saves Brothers in Deadly Swiss Alps Helicopter Crash

Edward Courage's quick thinking during an avalanche saved two young brothers, as investigations into the tragic accident that killed three unfold.

Three British skiers survived a helicopter crash and avalanche in the Swiss Alps, with Edward Courage hailed as a hero for saving two young brothers.
The helicopter, carrying six people including pilot Jerome Lovey and guide Adam George, slid down the Petit Combin mountain near Verbier, leading to three fatalities.
Edward Courage, after being swept by the avalanche, fell 30m into a crevasse and was rescued five hours later, undergoing operations for broken bones.
Investigations by the Swiss Federal Prosecutor’s Office and Swiss Safety Investigation Service are underway to determine the cause of the accident.
This incident marks the third helicopter accident in the region in recent weeks, raising concerns over aviation safety in the Swiss Alps.