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The loved ones of teenagers missing after a tragic inferno at a bar in a Swiss winter destination are confronting an excruciating wait for answers and appealing for clues about their family members publicly.

The fire engulfed the a popular bar in Cans-Montana, located in the Alps of the Valais region, in the small hours of the first day of the year. Circulated video reveal the roof structure being engulfed in flames as beverages with sparklers are held aloft.

Officials have indicated that it could take an extended period to identify the fatalities of the disaster, which killed 40 people and injured another scores more. Officials stated on Friday that 113 of the those hurt have been identified, with efforts ongoing to identify the remaining few.

In the waiting period, families and friends have been posting on online platforms to appeal for clues about their loved ones who were in attendance that fateful night.

Heartbreaking Pleas for the Missing

The fate of teenager from Switzerland Arthur Brodard, sixteen, are still unconfirmed, according to an heartfelt request from his mother.

The who lives of Lutry near the city, told a local newspaper that she had gone back to the city to see if he was in the hospital, while his other parent did the same in Bern, but could not find him.

"It feels like a terrible dream, an ordeal. The options are finding my son in the morgue, or I find him in a serious state. It's terrible," she stated.

She continued that some of his peers had been discovered with burns covering a significant portion of their bodies. "There are no words; they endured hell."

The Italy's government has confirmed that a number of of its citizens are still unaccounted for.

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

The Italian Golf Federation has said that he is deceased, without directly referencing the fire, paying tribute to a "young athlete who carried with him dedication and true sportsmanship."

His father, is quoted as saying that his son was at the bar and was last heard from around midnight. An official spokesperson has indicated that a official announcement of his death is awaited.

Other Cases

Giovanni Tamburi, 16, is also among the missing. His mother explained that he had been on vacation but had gone out with a group and found himself at the venue.

"Someone with him said they escaped after the fire started and that he had his phone with him, but then at a certain point he they were separated," she explained, adding he had been wearing a identifiable gold chain.

One of his educators commented, "I've always been struck by his good nature and positive demeanor, combined with great responsibility. Often ask if get me a coffee."

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

Her brother has shared an urgent request on social media, saying the family has had "no information" regarding the teenager or the group she was with, who are also unaccounted for.

Consular authorities from her country of origin say they are continuing to monitor the situation.