Sharon's body found after she was lost in the New Zealand landslide: mourning in Avellino

Even the last hope has been extinguished. Sharon Maccanico, the fifteen-year-old from Avellino missing after the landslide that swept away a campsite in New Zealand a few days ago, is among the young victims of the tragedy. The news reached the Irpinia region like a blow to the heart, where some of the girl's relatives still live.

The family, residents of the Picarelli hamlet of Avellino, learned of the news through international media reports that the bodies of the five still missing young people had been found. Among them was Sharon's boyfriend, Max Furse-Kee, who has already been identified by authorities. As for the young woman, formal identification has not yet been completed, but the family has no doubts.

"We are heartbroken," is the comment from the family, overwhelmed by a grief that spans two continents. Sharon had moved with her parents from Irpinia, Italy, to Auckland as a child, where she built her life, also cultivating a passion for dance. She became a world hip-hop champion, a talent that made her the pride of both the local community and her hometown.

The tragedy occurred at the Beachside Campground in Mount Maunganui, a popular coastal resort. The landslide struck suddenly, leaving behind devastation and young victims. The event has deeply shocked both New Zealand and the Italian community abroad, now united in mourning for a life taken too soon.