British skier, 23, swept away in huge avalanche in the French Alps

Daniel Matthews was buried under 7ft of snow after being caught by a 1,300ft avalanche while skiing near Tignes in the French Alps (Picture: Instagram)

A British skier was miraculously rescued after being hit by a 1,300ft avalanche in the French Alps.

Daniel Matthews, 23, was left unconscious for minutes after being buried under 7ft of snow in Tignes.

A video shared on Instagram showed the dramatic moment Mr Matthews was knocked over while skiing downhill on an off-piste route near the Palafour lift at the French resort.