Lucrezia Ciotti A vacation that turned into tragedy. An Italian boy 17enne he fell from the balcony of a hotel in Corfu, in Greece. His condition is extremely serious: he is currently hospitalized in intensive care and fighting for his life.
Corfu: 17-year-old falls from balcony; investigation underway
It was supposed to be an experience to remember positively, but it turned into a drama.
A boy of 17 years, student from Padua, is precipitate in the night between Thursday 10th and Friday 11th July from second floor from a vacation home on the Greek island of Corfu, where she was staying with a group of friends. What was supposed to be the last night of their vacation turned into a nightmare.
The group of seven kids had decided to celebrate the end of the school year with a fun-filled vacation.
According to initial reports, the young man fell from a window or balcony of the building where they were staying. Greek authorities are keeping the investigation confidential: at the moment no track is excluded, from a voluntary gesture to a tragic accident.
Corfu: 17-year-old falls from balcony, struggling for life
The boy was rescued by local paramedics, alerted by his classmates. Stabilized on site, he was then transferred of urgency at the hospital in Corfu, where he is currently hospitalized in very serious conditions.
The prognosis remains guarded, and the next few hours will be crucial in assessing any progress. The parents, notified during the night, immediately flew to Greece. Now, family, friends, and the entire community are gathering together, hoping for a positive outcome and a safe return home.