L’Aquila, May 1st (LaPresse) – “Unfortunately, this festive day has been marred by the discovery of the lifeless bodies of the two firefighters who went missing in a gorge near Pennapiedimonte. On behalf of myself and the entire regional council, I extend my deepest condolences to their families in this moment of great sorrow. I thank the personnel of the fire brigade, civil protection, and emergency services for their tireless efforts in recent hours, which allowed the rescue of the other two missing individuals.” This was stated by the President of the Abruzzo Region, Marco Marsilio, referring to the recovery of the bodies of the firefighters who had gone missing in Pennapiedimonte along with two off-duty colleagues on a hike.