As the emergency services announced on Saturday, the mortal remains of an alpinist were discovered who had been swept away by an avalanche of ice and debris on the Marmolada mountain last Sunday. The police and mountain rescue specialists had previously recovered ten dead people.
Thanks to DNA comparisons, the Carabinieri managed to identify the bodies. The dead are six men and three women from Italy and two Czech climbers. Eight people were injured. The hospital said her condition was stable.
The Mayor of Canazei has ordered a public day of mourning this Saturday in all the municipalities of Val di Fassa. A minute’s silence is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. At the same time, a funeral mass is to begin in the parish church of Canazei, which will be celebrated by the Archbishop of Trento, Lauro Tisi, among others.
Source: Nachrichten
