Glacier collapse devastates Swiss village caught on video
Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 4:21 pm
In a chilling display of nature’s vengeance, a glacier collapse has partially demolished a Swiss village, sending shockwaves through the community. Eyewitness video captured the dramatic event as residents braces for an uncertain future, proving that even the serene Alps can pull off a spectacular, if unwelcome, makeover.
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The village of Blatten's mayor, Matthias Bellwald, said 'the unimaginable' had happened before promising that the village would make it through.
Le village de Blatten avait été totalement évacué depuis la semaine dernière en raison du danger.
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