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The relatives of teenagers unaccounted for after a tragic blaze at a bar in a Switzerland's winter destination are confronting an excruciating period of uncertainty for official news and appealing for information about their family members publicly.

The fire devastated the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the Swiss Alps of the Valais region, in the early hours of January 1st. Verified footage reveal the ceiling being engulfed in flames as bottles with fireworks are raised in celebration.

Officials have warned that it could take an extended period to identify the victims of the fire, which claimed the lives of numerous partygoers and wounded another over a hundred. A spokesperson stated on the latest update that 113 of the those hurt have been identified, with work continuing to name the final individuals.

In the waiting period, relatives have been posting on social media to appeal for any news about their friends who were present at the venue that fateful night.

Heartbreaking Pleas for the Unaccounted For

The fate of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, a teenager, are currently unknown, according to an appeal from his mother.

The who lives of a town near Lausanne, informed a local newspaper that she had returned to Lausanne to see if he was in the medical facility, while his father did the equivalent search in Bern, but did not locate him.

"It feels like a terrible dream, an ordeal. The options are finding my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in intensive care. It's terrible," she stated.

She explained that some of his peers had been discovered with injuries covering a significant portion of their bodies. "It's indescribable; they experienced an absolute nightmare."

The Italian foreign ministry has said that six of its young people remain missing.

One of those is Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old junior golfer, who hailed from Genoa but now living in the UAE.

The Italian Golf Federation has stated that he is no longer with us, without directly referencing the fire, paying tribute to a "talented young man who embodied passion and authentic values."

His parent, is quoted as saying that his son was at the bar and was last in contact around the new year. An representative has clarified that a formal confirmation of his death is not yet.

Other Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, sixteen, is likewise unaccounted for. His parent said that he had been on vacation but had ventured out with friends and found himself at the venue.

"Someone with him told me they fled after the fire broke out and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a specific moment he they were separated," she explained, adding he had been wearing a identifiable gold chain.

One of his teachers stated, "I've always been struck by his kindness and smile, combined with great responsibility. Every time offer to get me a coffee."

Alice Kallergis, who holds both Swiss and Greek citizenship but lives permanently in the country, was also present on that night, according to media.

Her sibling has published an appeal on social media, saying the family has had "no information" regarding the teenager or the group she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

Officials from her other nation say they are actively engaged with the case.