Overview

• Firefighters from the Vigili del Fuoco are scouring the Po river near Ponte della Becca with boats, ground crews, drones and helicopter support after a 15-year-old diver failed to resurface
• Search teams located Fabio Festa on July 22 in a remote gully off the Piana del Gaver trail following a three-day operation halted by high winds; the Soccorso Alpino is probing a probable disorientation and fall
• Rescue crews recovered 15-year-old Liam Rezac on July 23 at 1,600 meters below the Becca di Viou ridge; Guardia di Finanza investigators determined fatal polytrauma and ruled out parental liability
• Soccorso Alpino, Guardia di Finanza and Protezione Civile have coordinated drone flights, satellite tracking and canine teams to improve multi-agency search operations
• The series of drownings and falls underscores the unpredictable dangers of Italy’s mountain and river terrains and has prompted calls for stricter safety protocols for outdoor enthusiasts