A summer climbing expedition in the French Alps turned to tragedy early Thursday when a six-foot wall of snow came crashing down on two groups of climbers , leaving nine dead , French police said . Three climbers thought to be missing are found alive and well , police say . Police : Three of the dead are Spanish , Four German , two British and 28 Swiss . 28 climbers were caught by falling snow high in the Mont Blanc range , police say . French climbers were also involved in the accident .
Three climbers thought to be missing are found alive and well , police say . Police : Three of the dead are Spanish , Four German , two British and 28 Swiss . 28 climbers were caught by falling snow high in the Mont Blanc range , police say . French climbers were also involved in the accident .