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The loved ones of young people unaccounted for after a tragic inferno at a venue in a Swiss alpine town are confronting an painful period of uncertainty for answers and requesting any details about their family members via social media.

The fire ripped through the Le Constellation bar in Cans-Montana, located in the Alps of the Valais region, in the early hours of January 1st. Verified images reveal the roof structure igniting as beverages with sparklers are raised in celebration.

Officials have warned that it could take considerable time to formally name the victims of the tragedy, which claimed the lives of 40 people and wounded another over a hundred. Authorities noted on the latest update that the majority of the injured have been identified, with the process ongoing to locate the remaining few.

In the interim, relatives have been posting on online platforms to request clues about their friends who were in attendance that fateful night.

Heartbreaking Pleas for the Missing

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

The resident of Lutry near the city, explained to a local newspaper that she had returned to Lausanne to see if he was in the hospital, while his father did the equivalent search in Bern, but could not find him.

"I'm living a nightmare, an ordeal. Either I find my son in the hospital mortuary, or I find him in a serious state. It's terrible," she said.

She added that some of his companions had been found with burns covering nearly half their bodies. "It's indescribable; they endured a terrifying ordeal."

The Italian foreign ministry has said that six of its citizens have not been located.

One of those is Emanuele Galeppini, a teenage sportsman, who hailed from Italy but now living in the UAE.

The Italian Golf Federation has released a tribute that he is deceased, without mentioning the tragedy, paying tribute to a "young athlete who embodied dedication and true sportsmanship."

His father, told media that his son was at the bar and was last heard from around midnight. An representative has stated that a official announcement of his death is not yet.

Other Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, sixteen, is likewise among the missing. His parent explained that he had been on holiday but had ventured out with a group and ended up at the bar.

"A close friend said they ran away after the fire erupted and that he had his phone with him, but then at a specific moment he they were separated," she explained, adding he had been wearing a distinctive gold chain.

One of his educators said, "He was known for his good nature and positive demeanor, alongside great maturity. Often ask if get me a coffee."

Alice Kallergis, who holds dual Swiss and Greek nationality but lives permanently in the country, was also at the bar on New Year's Eve, according to sources.

Her brother has shared an appeal online, saying the relatives has had "no updates" regarding the 15-year-old or the three friends she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

Officials from her country of origin say they are continuing to monitor the developments.