Overview

• 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.