Professional skier Jean Daniel Pession and his girlfriend Elisa Arlian were discovered dead after a mountain accident in Italy. The news has left many deeply saddened. Fans expressed their condolences, with one writing, “May you both rest in eternal peace. This is so sad and tragic!” Pession, known for his World Cup achievements, was found alongside Elisa, who was a ski instructor and teacher.
The couple went missing while climbing Mount Zerbion. Search teams, including helicopters and rescue units, were deployed after their families raised the alarm. Sadly, they fell approximately 2,300 feet during their hike. The cause of the accident remains unclear, but their bodies were found buried in snow. It took hours to locate them, and they were discovered tied together, as if in a final embrace.
The tragedy has deeply affected the winter sports community, with condolences pouring in from the Italian Winter Sports Federation and Aosta Valley’s Regional Council President Alberto Bertin. The couple’s funerals will be held in their hometowns, marking a somber farewell to two lives lost too soon.