Swiss Resort Bar Fire: 17-Year-Old Italian Golfer Is One of the First Identified Victims
The New York Times••general
Key Points:
- Emanuele Galeppini, a 17-year-old Italian golfer from Genoa, was confirmed dead in a recent fire, as announced by the Italian Golf Federation, which praised him as a passionate athlete embodying authentic values.
- Galeppini had been reported missing after the blaze, with his family last speaking to him at midnight on New Year’s Day and unsuccessfully trying to contact him as the fire unfolded.
- He had moved to Dubai a few years ago, attended the Swiss International School there, and was due to graduate next year, while maintaining strong ties to his local golf club near Genoa.
- The Rapallo Golf and Tennis Club described Galeppini as a talented young athlete and a model of sportsmanship
