San Felice a Cancello, Italy - September 02, 2024

In a somber conclusion to an extensive search operation, the lifeless body of a woman reported missing was discovered by river rescue teams from the fire department on Monday, September 2, 2024. The woman, whose identity has not been released to the public, was found in one of the containment basins of a former quarry in San Felice a Cancello, a town in the province of Caserta.

The search for the woman had commenced six days prior, mobilizing local authorities and volunteers in a desperate bid to find her. The discovery was made during a routine sweep by rescue teams aboard an inflatable boat, highlighting the challenges and dangers of such search operations in abandoned industrial sites.

Despite this grim find, the search continues for the woman's missing son. Authorities have not disclosed the circumstances leading to their disappearance, but the community remains on high alert, with hopes still alive for the safe return of the young man.