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 . Four climbers thought to be missing are found alive and well , police say . Police : Three of the dead are British , three German , two Spanish and one Swiss . Score: 7 French climbers were also involved in the accident .
Four climbers thought to be missing are found alive and well , police say . Police : Three of the dead are British , three German , two Spanish and one Swiss . Score: 7 French climbers were also involved in the accident .