The relatives of young people missing after a tragic inferno at a venue in a Switzerland's ski resort are enduring an painful wait for answers and appealing for clues about their loved ones publicly.
The inferno devastated the a popular bar in the alpine resort, located in the Swiss Alps of south-west Switzerland, in the early hours of New Year's Day. Circulated images depict the ceiling igniting as beverages with fireworks are raised in celebration.
Officials have indicated that it could take considerable time to formally name the fatalities of the tragedy, which killed numerous partygoers and hurt another scores more. Authorities noted on the latest update that the majority of the those hurt have been accounted for, with the process still underway to locate the final individuals.
In the meantime, loved ones have been posting on online platforms to appeal for clues about their friends who were in attendance that fateful night.
The location of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, sixteen, are not yet determined, according to an appeal from his family.
The resident of a town near the city, informed a local newspaper that she had gone back to the city to check whether he was in the medical facility, while his father did the equivalent search in the capital, but could not find him.
"I'm living a nightmare, a nightmare. The options are finding my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in a serious state. It's horrific," she stated.
She explained that some of his companions had been found with burns covering nearly half their bodies. "It's unspeakable; they went through hell."
The Italian government has said that a number of of its young people remain missing.
One of those is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage junior golfer, who hailed from Italy but now residing in Dubai.
The national sporting body has stated that he is dead, without mentioning the fire, honoring a "young athlete who embodied passion and authentic values."
His father, told media that his son was at the bar and was last in contact around the new year. An official spokesperson has indicated that a formal confirmation of his death is still pending.
Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is likewise unaccounted for. His mother told reporters that he had been on vacation but had gone out with a group and found himself at the venue.
"A companion said they fled after the fire erupted and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a certain point he they were separated," she said, adding he had been wearing a identifiable gold chain.
One of his educators said, "I remember his kindness and smile, coupled with great responsibility. He would frequently ask if get me a coffee."
Alice Kallergis, who holds both Swiss and Greek citizenship but lives permanently in the country, was also at the bar on New Year's Eve, according to sources.
Her sibling has posted an urgent request on social media, saying the family has had "no news" regarding the teenager or the three friends she was with, who are also reported missing.
Consular authorities from her country of origin say they are actively engaged with the situation.
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