Her name was Sabine Lorne, she was 55 years old and was the mother of three children.
While supervising a school trip to the Cuves de Sassenage cave in Isère, this very experienced speleologist guide went through with her commitment, giving her life to save a 13-year-old schoolgirl trapped by the sudden rising water in the underground galleries of this Vercors cavity.
A heroic act hailed by his colleagues from the Isère Speleo Rescue.
Because Sabine Lorne was also a lifeguard during the department's rescue operations.
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