A bad news for the hiking community: the mountains claimed two Italian climbers, a man and a woman, victims of an accident on the imposing Castore peak, part of the Monte Rosa massif. Their bodies were discovered by the local mountain rescue team from Val d’Aosta after an anxious search triggered by their failure to report in.
The team initially lost contact with the duo who were last known to have spent the night at the Quintino Sella Refuge — a notorious spot for those seeking high-altitude thrills. A first helicopter sweep with the SA1 chopper yielded no results, adding a grim layer to an already tense situation.
However, persistence paid off. The mountain rescue units from the Guardia di Finanza stationed in Cervinia and Alagna Valsesia combined forces, utilizing satellite communication devices to triangulate signals. This coordinated effort enabled a series of targeted flyovers that ultimately pinpointed the precise area where the climbers had met their tragic fate.
Their bodies were transported to Champoluc, a somber endpoint to a perilous journey. In true bureaucratic fashion, the task of identifying the victims and piecing together the details of the fatal accident has been delegated to the Guardia di Finanza team in Cervinia, who no doubt will provide a meticulous account filled with official lingo and thorough protocols.
