Détachement Aérien Gendarmerie (DAG)

Heliport · Modane

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Eric's dream as a kid was to work as a park ranger, so they met with a lady named Sonia Popoff who does this for a living. "She's who you call when things are really bad," says Tony. They rescue skiiers who injure themselves on the mountain.

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D1006, 73500 Modane, France Get directions

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