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Quake: 204 bodies pulled from Amatrice (2)

Fifteen still missing, 120 remains unidentified says mayor

Redazione Ansa

(ANSA) - Amatrice, August 25 - Amatrice Mayor Sergio Pirozzi said Thursday 204 bodies have been pulled from the rubble so far after yesterday's earthquake flattened most of the central Italian mountain village. Another 15 people, including two children, are still missing, the mayor said.
    Pirozzi added 120 bodies have yet to be identified. There are several reasons for this, he said.
    "I recognized at least four of them," said Pirozzi. "Many are unknown to us, others are unrecognizable. I personally recognized young Ahmed, the Afghan refugee who had made a place in Amatrice's heart".
    "I know Gianni the baker is still missing," the mayor added.
    "We know where he could be, but we haven't found him yet".
   

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