SWISS. Lecco’s ski mountaineers Massimo Ratti And Valentino Alquà have lost their lives in recent days in the Swiss mountains. The tragedy occurred after the two were swept up from an avalanche.
The two, a 30 year old and a 50 year oldThey were overwhelmed by an avalanche on Pigne d’Arollaan almost high peak 3,800 meters, between the Matterhorn and the Grand Combin. Next to them was also a third person, miraculously unharmed, who managed to raise the alarm.
Swiss rescuers immediately responded to the scene the helicopter of the Air Glaciers company to recover the bodies. In recent hours, the technicians of the Lombardy Alpine Rescue Service remembered the two and in particular Alquà: “The 19th Lariana delegation expresses deep condolences for the passing of Valentino Alquà, for years responsible for the secretariat for the delegation“.
“He lost his life yesterday in a serious accident in the Swiss mountains, together with Massimo Ratti, both Lecco. We are close to Valentino’s family and Massimo’s. For many of us it was above all a dear friend.”
Adding to the statements of the rescuers also the representatives of the CAI of Lecco: “Yesterday was supposed to be a day of pure celebration for our section, but late in the morning we learned the terrible news of his disappearance following the triggering of an avalanche by Massimo Ratti and Valentino Alquà”.
“Lecco, passionate and tenacious mountaineersOnce again torn from life, while they were doing the best thing of their lives: looking towards the sky to reach the top – they continue -. Now be guides from above, for our mountaineers who like you and for you will continue to climb our beloved mountains. Our section joins in the pain of the families, closest friends and the entire Lecco community.”
