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Man's Body Found at the Bottom of the Dam in Tignes

Investigation under way as a man was found dead at the foot of the dam

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By Ellie Mahoney, Updated

Sad news has come to light this weekend, after the discovery of a 26 year old man's body at the bottom of the Lac de Chevril Dam on Saturday.

The man's car was found nearby and police are investigating the possible cause of the tragedy. The identity and nationality of the man is not known at this time.

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