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Body of 21-Year-Old Recovered After Piave River Swimming Accident

Rescue teams located the Ecuadorian man near Fagarè following a friend’s 112 call on June 18.

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Overview

  • An accompanying friend raised the alarm at 17:45 after both swimmers failed to resurface in the river.
  • Vigili del Fuoco divers supported by a helicopter located the victim a few meters from his entry point.
  • The deceased was identified as a 21-year-old Ecuadorian resident of Pordenone while his companion managed to save himself.
  • Carabinieri joined the operation and are investigating the circumstances of the tragedy.
  • The incident follows a series of recent drownings in Italian waterways that have renewed calls for stricter safety regulations.