Switzerland - Three dead in Ticino - vacationers from Baden-Württemberg
Among the three deceased due to the storms in Tessin over the weekend, there were German tourist women. The women, aged 73 and 76, were reported by the police to be from Baden-Württemberg. They were found after a landslide in Fontana, Maggiatal. A spokesperson told dpa that at least two of the three were known to each other. It is difficult to say which house they lived in, as only rubble remains there after the landslide.
- Despite the weekend's weather disasters in Ticino, Switzerland, many visitors still chose to explore the region, including groups of women from Baden-Württemberg.
- Bellinzona, a city in Ticino, was unaffected by the weekend's storms, providing a quiet alternative for those seeking a tranquil Sunday escape.
- The news of the storm-related fatalities in Ticino over the weekend deeply affected women's groups in Baden-Württemberg, who are now organizing fundraisers to support the affected community.
- As the storms subsided on Sunday, rescue crews from both Ticino and Baden-Württemberg joined forces to search for any missing tourists, including those who may have been trapped during the landslide in Fontana, Maggiatal.
- While Ticino recovers from the disastrous weekend, locals and visitors alike are hoping for better weather in the coming days, hoping to return to the region's famous hiking trails and picturesque landscapes, which include the historic cities of Lugano and Bellinzona.
