Boating accident in Venice: the desperate search for Gabriella Querino

A dramatic boating accident has shattered the tranquility of the Venice Lagoon. Sean Michieli, a 25-year-old clam fisherman from Burano, and his wife, Gabriella Querino, 26, were involved in a collision between their small boat and a taxi in the Tessera Canal. Sean was taken to the Ospedale dell'Angelo in Mestre in serious condition, while Gabriella remains missing.

The circumstances of the accident

The accident occurred while the couple was aboard their small boat. According to initial reports, the boat sank after colliding with the taxi. Sean was recovered in critical condition , while Gabriella has not yet been found. The search is ongoing, with the Carabinieri and firefighters using divers and a helicopter to search the area.

Sean Michieli's Condition

Sean Michieli underwent surgery for a head injury. His condition remains very serious . The couple, married for only three months, were expecting their first child. Sean's father pleaded with emergency responders: Please, don't let him suffer. Promise me he won't feel pain.

The Desperate Search for Gabriella Querino

Gabriella Querino, of Brazilian origin, has been missing since the morning of the accident. The search resumed Sunday morning, with the use of jet skis to widen the search area. Investigators believe Gabriella was aboard the dinghy at the time of the impact. The couple was often together in the lagoon, and Gabriella often accompanied her husband on fishing trips.

Investigations underway

Authorities are investigating the accident. The taxi driver has been subjected to the required tests. Investigators will reconstruct the dynamics of the collision and determine what happened in the moments before and after the impact. The incident has shocked former Veneto governor Luca Zaia, who expressed his sympathy to the family and his hope that Gabriella will be found.

The tragedy has shocked the communities of Burano and Mestre, where the couple was well-known. The search continues unabated, with the hope of finding Gabriella and seeing Sean's condition improve.