The lifeless body of the student from Reggio was found, Denise Galatà, missing since yesterday, onThe Lao River, in the Cosenza area, after falling from a dinghy while taking part in a rafting excursion with other schoolmates High School 'Rechichi' of PolistenaThe discovery was made on a river bank, and confirmed by the fire brigade teams, who were immediately engaged in the search for the girl.
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Yesterday, Tuesday 30 May, the dinghy Denise was on board had violently hit a rock, causing the boys to end up in the river. Three of them were immediately rescued, while the girl was swallowed by the water.
The alarm was raised by one of the guides who was on the second dinghy. The search for Denise Galatà began immediately, conducted by firefighters, volunteer associations and the Carabinieri.
The lifeless body of Denise Galatà
The relentless searches had led to the discovery of her helmet in the morning. It was then the firefighters' divers who found the 19-year-old's body, not far from the point of the accident. Castrovillari Prosecutor's Office has opened an investigation, meanwhile it emerges that all the boys yesterday were wearing helmets, life jackets and wetsuits.
The Minister of Education and Merit, Joseph Vallettara, asked the Regional School Office of Calabria to carry out all checks to verify that all safety measures have been adopted and respected.
The mayor of Polistena: “Goodbye Denise, mourning for the whole of Calabria”
"It is a great moment of pain and mourning that involves not only the communities of Polistena and Rizziconi, but also all of Calabria and as such requires a sense of humanity and collective solidarity. A big hug to Denise Galatà's parents, to the school community of the 'G. Rechichi' high school, to her friends, her classmates and to all the people who loved her and in these hours have awaited with pain and hope a different news.
Death should never affect the dreams of young people who are just starting out on life. On behalf of the city of Polistena, I express my heartfelt condolences to the family. Rest in peace, Denise.” So on Facebook the Mayor of Polistena Michele Tripodi following the news of the discovery of the body of the student who went missing while rafting on the Lao River.
Article published on May 31, 2023 - 18:20 pm
