A breathtaking chase, a desperate escape and a heart-stopping rescue: what happened yesterday afternoon in Torre del Greco could have turned into a tragedy, but the intervention of the Carabinieri of the radiomobile section avoided the worst.
The protagonist is a 16-year-old who escaped from a community in Mondragone without authorization on May 7th and was tracked down yesterday in via Mortelle after a report of suspicious people.
At the sight of the soldiers, the young man, of olive complexion, ignored the request to show his documents, taking flight. Climbing over perimeter walls and running along the railway tracks towards Torre Annunziata, he forced the Carabinieri into a tight chase, with one soldier on foot and another in a car following his tracks.
The race ended dramatically in front of a restaurant overlooking the sea: the boy threw himself into the water after a flight of over 4 meters, ending first on the sharp rocks and then in the sea. Despite his serious injuries, he tried to swim, but lost consciousness a few meters from the shore.
Thanks to the prompt action of the Carabinieri and some lifeguards from a nearby beach, the 16-year-old was rescued and rushed to the hospital, where he was found to have multiple fractures and injuries to his spine.
The investigations revealed that the young man, after fleeing the community, had taken refuge in a B&B on via Mortelle, using false documents to pass himself off as an adult. Two stolen scooters were also found in his possession.
The 16-year-old was reported for false attestation to a public official and receiving stolen goods. A story that, thanks to the courage and timeliness of the Carabinieri, ended without a tragic epilogue, but which leaves many questions open about the path of such a young boy.
Article published on May 26, 2025 - 10:54 pm
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