Minister François-Noël Buffet does not exclude “a few exceptions” to the “unconditional principle” of free mountain rescue

Tuesday 21st January 2025 02:39 AM

The Minister Delegate to the Minister of the Interior spoke out after several risky behaviors observed in the mountains this winter.

Published on 20/01/2025 22:04

Updated on 21/01/2025 06:25

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Minister François-Noël Buffet in Haute-Savoie on the occasion of the “Beauvau” of Civil Security, January 20, 2025. (RICHARD VIVION / HERE COUNTRY OF SAVOIE / FRANCEINFO)

“There is no taboo” in the event of abuse and deliberate risk-taking, declared to “ici Pays de Savoie” (formerly France Bleu) Monday January 20 François-Noël Buffet, Minister Delegate to the Minister of the Interior, during a trip in Haute-Savoie dedicated to the Beauvau of Civil Security. “I believe that it is an unconditional principle, but it is a principle which can be subject to some exceptions”he explained, regarding free mountain rescue.

Several risky behaviors have marked the news in recent days in the mountains. On the night of Tuesday January 14 to Wednesday January 15, at least thirty skiers wanted to enjoy a night hike in Aillons-Margeriaz, in Savoie, while the snow groomers were at work on the slopes.