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Swiss Police Identify All 116 Injured in Deadly New Year's Bar Fire

FRANCE 24 EnglishJanuary 8, 20261 min85,435 views
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Repatriation of Italian Victims

  • πŸ•ŠοΈ The bodies of Italian victims were repatriated under a guard of honor, four days after the fire in the Swiss resort town.
  • πŸ’” All deceased victims have been identified, including nine French nationals.

Personal Stories and Losses

  • πŸ˜” Among the victims was 24-year-old seasonal worker Can Panin and 23-year-old DJ Mateo Leger.
  • πŸ₯ Noi Dam was celebrating the new year with her best friend Pauline, who remains in serious condition in the hospital.
  • πŸ§‘β€πŸŽ“ Three high school students from Versailles were also among the injured.

Community Mourning and Support

  • πŸ™ A French church overflowed with mourners, including classmates, offering courage and support to those affected.
  • πŸ’” Social media posts from victims' mothers express deep heartbreak and shared grief.
  • πŸ•―οΈ In Crans-Montana, vacationers and locals lit candles and paid their respects, seeking comfort in community.
  • πŸ—£οΈ Attendees expressed the difficulty of finding words to describe the tragedy, calling it "horrible" and "terrible."

Display of Unity

  • ⛷️ Skiers showed a touching display of unity on the slopes, a gesture that resonated globally.
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