August 29th 2024.
Giuseppina Bardelli, an 89-year-old grandmother, recently had a harrowing experience while foraging for mushrooms in the Alps on August 21. She was overcome with dizziness and tumbled 20 feet into a gully near Monterecchio. Her son, Sergio, noticed she was missing and immediately sounded the alarm, bringing in helicopters and drones to aid in the search.
Unfortunately, it took four long nights to locate Giuseppina, who had remained in the gully, surviving off of rainwater collected in puddles. Her other son, Roberto, explained to the Corriere della Sera newspaper that she also made an unlikely friend during her ordeal - a wild fox who became curious and approached her. Despite the difficult circumstances, Giuseppina remained resilient and even found comfort in her faith, reciting the rosary every evening.
The rescue team faced challenges in locating Giuseppina as she was surrounded by tall vegetation, making her difficult to spot. However, her past experience as a member of the Italian Alpine Club may have helped her survival skills. Silvio Rizzelli, a firefighter who coordinated the search, described how she was hidden deep in the gully, making it difficult for her to see and for rescuers to see her.
Finally, on Sunday morning, the breakthrough came as the rescuers were considering giving up the search. They were pleasantly surprised to find Giuseppina alive and well, although tired from her ordeal. Initially, they were concerned about her well-being and attempted to put a neck brace on her, but she jokingly exclaimed, "Now you're trying to kill me!" Her sense of humor and strength in the face of danger were truly admirable.
Giuseppina's family was overjoyed when they received the news that she had been found. They had been through a rollercoaster of emotions, but ultimately, the outcome was a happy one. Roberto tearfully described the moment they found out as "indescribable" and "immense". He expressed his gratitude towards the many people who had helped in the search and was relieved to know that his mother was now safe and sound.
Currently, Giuseppina is recovering in the hospital, but she appears to be in good spirits and not at all frightened by her ordeal. Her love for nature and her strong faith may have played a significant role in her survival, along with her past experience in the Italian Alpine Club. Her story is a testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit, and her family is grateful to have her back home.
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