Vendée Thrown overboard by a wave, a young woman dies off the island of Yeu


A 25-year-old young woman died on Saturday after a breaking wave ejected her from a semi-rigid boat off the island of Yeu (in Vendée).

The accident took place around 2 p.m., not far from Pointe du But, in the west of the island. A 30-year-old also fell into the water and is in a state of absolute emergency. He was airlifted to the departmental hospital center in La Roche-sur-Yon, reports West France.

Another 36-year-old man remained in the boat. In shock, he was taken to the local hospital.



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