The spokesman stated this Wednesday that the instability of the Marmolada glacier, where an avalanche that killed at least seven people and injured eight others occurred on Sunday, hinders the rescuers’ works.

In the last few hours, eight people who were missing were found alive and safe, he said.

In the next few hours, a storm is expected at the site that, although it will complicate the weather situation, will help to clear the dense layer of dust and rocks that hinders visibility for the search being carried out with the use of four drones, the source added.

Once the weather conditions improve on Thursday, a team of rescue workers will move to the site and, by using dogs, will search the terrain to try to locate human remains, as it is ruled out that there are no survivors.

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