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Sardinian Shepherds Missing in Ogliastra Found Safe After Flooding

Crews initially could not reach their rural shelter due to the rio Margiani’s overflow.

Overview

  • Giuseppe Mulas, 65, and Francesco Moi, 22, were located in good health near Urzulei in the Ogliastra area.
  • The two had taken refuge in the younger shepherd’s family sheepfold in località Televai.
  • Days of heavy rain swelled the rio Margiani and cut off access to country roads and pastures.
  • Firefighters, carabinieri and barracelli conducted searches until conditions allowed contact with the men.
  • The Comune of Urzulei had warned residents about rapidly rising rivers and restricted travel on risky rural routes since Sunday.