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The relatives of teens unaccounted for after a tragic blaze at a bar in a Swiss winter destination are facing an excruciating wait for answers and requesting information about their children via social media.

The fire engulfed the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the Swiss Alps of south-west Switzerland, in the early hours of January 1st. Confirmed images show the ceiling being engulfed in flames as beverages with sparklers are held aloft.

Officials have stated that it could take an extended period to formally name the victims of the fire, which resulted in the death of four dozen individuals and wounded another 119. A spokesperson stated on the latest update that the majority of the injured have been identified, with the process still underway to identify the remaining few.

In the interim, loved ones have been using online platforms to plead for clues about their missing relatives who were at the bar that night.

Appeals for the Missing

The fate of Swiss national Arthur Brodard, a teenager, are still unconfirmed, according to an heartfelt request from his family.

The resident of a town near Lausanne, told a publication that she had returned to the city to check whether he was in the medical facility, while his father did the equivalent search in Bern, but could not find him.

"This is a living nightmare, a nightmare. The options are finding my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in intensive care. It's horrific," she told the paper.

She added that some of his friends had been discovered with burns covering a significant portion of their bodies. "It's unspeakable; they experienced hell."

The Italy's foreign ministry has confirmed that a number of of its young people have not been located.

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

The national sporting body has released a tribute that he is dead, without directly referencing the tragedy, honoring a "talented young man who represented passion and true sportsmanship."

His father, told media that his son was at the bar and was last heard from around the new year. An official spokesperson has clarified that a official announcement of his death is still pending.

Other Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is likewise unaccounted for. His mother explained that he had been on vacation but had ventured out with friends and ended up at the venue.

"A companion informed me they ran away after the fire started and that he had his mobile with him, but then at a certain point he couldn't see him anymore," she recounted, adding he had been wearing a identifiable gold chain.

One of his educators stated, "He was known for his good nature and smile, alongside great responsibility. He would frequently offer to get me a coffee."

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

Her brother has shared an urgent request on social media, saying the family has had "no news" regarding the 15-year-old or the group she was with, who are also reported missing.

Officials from her country of origin say they are actively engaged with the situation.