French Cyclist Survives 130-Foot Ravine Fall Three Days on Red Wine

A 77-year-old French cyclist survived three days after falling approximately 130 feet into a ravine in the mountainous Cévennes region near Saint-Julien-des-Points. Unable to climb out or attract immediate help, he sustained himself by drinking bottles of red wine he had purchased and was carrying in a shopping bag. Rescue workers eventually heard his cries and located the wrecked bicycle, leading to his airlift to a hospital where he was treated for minor injuries and mild hypothermia. Medical personnel described his survival as miraculous given the cold, rain, and lack of food or water. This extraordinary story echoes a similar 2023 incident in Australia where a woman survived five days in the bushland with wine and candy. The cyclist is expected to make a full recovery after this harrowing ordeal.