Landslide Hits Home: “My Parents Miraculously Survived”
By La Provincia di Como | Published: Sun, 14 Jul 2024 07:00:00 GMT
In a harrowing incident at Caslino d’Erba, a senior couple narrowly escaped tragedy as their house was engulfed by a landslide of stones and mud. Their son recounts the shocking event, revealing his parents’ miraculous survival despite the devastation.
“They are still in shock,” he said. “It was a close call and could have easily been a tragedy.”
The powerful landslide struck the quaint villa with little warning, leaving the elderly pair in a state of disbelief and fear. Fortunately, quick action and sheer luck played a part in their escape, preventing what could have been a catastrophic incident.
This near-disaster has sparked a dialogue about the need for increased safety measures and monitoring in landslide-prone areas around Lake Como, to prevent future occurrences and protect local residents.
Read the full story on La Provincia di Como.