A woman’s body has been recovered and one diver remains missing following the collapse of a cliff section at Miramar beach in Biarritz, France, according to BFM. Emergency services launched an active search for two divers immediately after the landslide occurred, which witnesses described as sounding like a clap of thunder.
How did the cliff collapse happen in Biarritz?
A portion of a cliff collapsed near Miramar beach, triggering an immediate emergency response. According to a report from Sud Ouest, the event was sudden and violent, with one witness stating,
“Suddenly, we heard something like a clap of thunder.”
What is the current status of the search and rescue?
Rescue operations initially focused on two divers who were reported missing after the rockfall, according to reports from Le Figaro, Le Monde, and franceinfo. While search teams have since recovered the body of a woman, BFM reports that one other diver is still being sought by authorities.
