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Tragic Summer: 83 Lives Lost in Italian Mountain Rescues

7/29/2025

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Tragedy struck Italy's mountains this summer, claiming the lives of at least 83 individuals and leaving five missing. Maurizio Dellantonio, head of the national mountain rescue service, revealed a staggering 20% rise in rescue missions, predominantly for ill-prepared hikers in the breathtaking yet perilous landscapes of South Tyrol and Veneto.

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Tragedy struck Italy's mountains this summer, claiming the lives of at least 83 individuals and leaving five missing. Maurizio Dellantonio, head of the national mountain rescue service, revealed a staggering 20% rise in rescue missions, predominantly for ill-prepared hikers in the breathtaking yet perilous landscapes of South Tyrol and Veneto.