Rescue operations for a missing Swiss skier in the Swiss Alps have ended after several days, following a tragic incident involving a group of six skiers. The group, which included Jean-Vincent Moix, a London-educated former banker, and some of his family members, was caught in severe weather on the Tete Blanche mountain. Despite their efforts to seek shelter by attempting to build a protective cave near the Matterhorn mountain, five members, including Moix, were found dead, believed to have frozen to death.

The missing woman, who was part of the ill-fated group and had placed the distress call, has not been found despite exhaustive search efforts led by rescue helicopters. Following discussions with her family, the search was officially called off. The Mayor of Vex mourned the loss, especially noting the deaths of Jean-Vincent Moix and Police Captain Marc Moix, and acknowledged the profound grief of the families involved.

The six skiers, whose ages ranged from 21 to 58, embarked on their journey from Zermatt, aiming to reach Arolla. Unfortunately, they were overtaken by a deadly storm, leading to their tragic end. Anjan Truffer, head of rescue operations at Air Zermatt, recounted the desperate conditions faced by the group as they struggled to survive the freezing temperatures at altitude.