After the glacier avalanche in the Dolomites last Sunday, four of the ten fatalities have not yet been identified. Seven of the eight injured are still in hospital, health authorities said. Access to Marmolada peak will remain closed.
The highest mountain of the Dolomites, located in the provinces of Trento and Belluno, would be out of reach for weeks. As reported, a large ice cap collapsed on Mount Marmolada on Sunday, hitting the climbing routes to the summit. At least ten people were killed and eight others were injured.
Six fatalities identified
So far, six of the fatalities have been identified. Among them are a 52-year-old mountain guide and a 48-year-old manager. In total, four people come from Italy and two from the Czech Republic. Identifying the victims is challenging as the corpses are dismembered by ice, rocks and debris, which is why DNA testing is used. In addition, the number plates of vehicles parked in the parking lots where the walking routes start have been compared with the accommodation bookings in the area.
Another missing person
Rescue units were still searching for the body of the last missing person under ice and rubble on Friday. According to Italian media, remains have been found. However, these must first be identified to know whether it is the missing person or not. The current status of those injured in the accident is that seven of the eight are still being treated in hospital. Health authorities said the condition of two Germans in hospital in the town of Belluno was “satisfactory”.
A day of mourning is planned for Saturday throughout the Trentino Fassa Valley. The Archbishop of Trento, Lauro Tiso, and the pastor of Canazei, Mario Bravin, will hold a funeral ceremony. Canazei is the headquarters of the rescue units.
Source: Krone
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