THE fire fighters they found the man’s body on Friday 17 May fell into a stream of the Seveso river a Cantuin the province of How. The 66-year-old ended up in the water after the bridge he was on suddenly gave way.
The man lost in the river in Cantù has died
The victim is Mario Porro, retired, volunteer of one of the groups that make the Cantù Carnival floats. He had been missing since yesterday afternoon.
The discovery by the fire brigade’s diving department occurred about three kilometers downstream from the point where the 66-year-old was fell into the water while with a couple of friends, a peer and a 24 year old, he was observing the flood of the Serenza stream.
The firefighters during the search for Porro
According to an initial reconstruction of the incident, the balustrade on which Porro was leaning gave way due to the heavy rain causing it to fall into the waterway.
With him, around 6.15pm, his two friends also fell into the stream and managed to save themselves.
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At the time of the accident the three were at the height of Via Caduti di Nassiriya.
Shortly before, they had spent some time together in a shed where they were preparing a wagon Carnival.
The discovery of the body by the firefighters
From the late afternoon of Thursday 16 May searches were started throughout the area, with teams from fire fighters supported by Alpine River Rescue and also helped by the Cantù carabinieri and some local police officers.
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A Saf fire brigade team had searched the entire stream, thanks also to the use of a helicopter and some drones.
The searches, which continued throughout the night, ended this morning shortly after 11when the waters returned the pensioner’s body.
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The mayor of Cantù, Alice Galbiatihad expressed great concern and apprehension about the disappearance of Porro, well known and well liked in the city for his commitment in the world of Volunteering.
The Carabinieri of Cantù have started an investigation on the incident, coordinated by the deputy prosecutor Simona De Salvo. It will be ascertained whether the tragedy could have been avoided and whether there is responsibility for the collapse of the structure on which Porro and the two friends were standing.
The little bridge and the surrounding area were kidnapped for the investigations of the investigators. At the moment there are no people under investigation. The date of funeral di Porro has not yet been established.
Photo source: ANSA
