Firefighters recovered the lifeless bodies of two girls from the Natisone River. They are most likely Patrizia and Bianca, who were swept away the day before yesterday by the river's floodwaters along with their friend Cristian.
The two bodies were approximately 700 and 1000 meters from the point of last sighting before the current swept them away.
Firefighters responded promptly after reports of the three young people's disappearance. After hours of intense searching, the bodies of Patrizia and Bianca were found at various distances from where they were last seen, approximately 700 meters and 1000 meters, respectively.
The strong current of the Natisone made the search operations particularly arduous and dangerous.
The drama of the flood
The accident happened the day before yesterday, when Patrizia, Bianca and Cristian were swept away by the river flood NatisoneThe force of the current swept the three friends away, making any attempt to save them impossible at that moment. Adverse weather conditions and the unpredictability of the river unfortunately played a crucial role in this tragedy.
Bodies found not far from the Roman bridge
The bodies were found not far from the Roman bridge, where they had last been sighted and where firefighters had unsuccessfully lowered ropes so that the boys, dragged by the swollen Natisone River, could grab each other.
It is likely, as some experts also maintain, that the death of the two girls occurred a few moments after they passed under the bridge, when they effectively disappeared from sight.
Dragged by the rushing waters, the bodies, perhaps already lifeless due to the very low water temperature, ended up in a ravine or entangled in vegetation. Today, with the water level much lower and practically back to normal, the bodies surfaced. The victims' families were immediately notified.
Reactions and condolences
The local community is deeply shocked by this tragic event. Family members, friends, and residents have gathered together in virtual solidarity to support those affected by this devastating loss. Local authorities have expressed their condolences and promised to fully investigate the circumstances of the accident to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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