"According to the Graubünden Cantonal Police, Capasso was reported missing on Thursday, February 19, shortly before 10 a.m. in the Pontresina area. An avalanche had occurred the previous day within the confined search zone. After several days of operations involving mountain rescuers from the Swiss Alpine Club with avalanche dogs, as well as Rega and Heli Bernina helicopters, Capasso was found dead on Sunday afternoon beneath a mass of snow in Val d'Arlas."
"Police said he had been caught in a size 4 avalanche on the European five-point scale. A size 4 avalanche is classified as "large": it is capable of destroying railway carriages, trucks, buildings and extensive sections of forest. Such avalanches can run long distances and bury large areas under deep debris. According to the cantonal police statement, an investigation has been opened by the public prosecutor's office into the accident."
Luciano Capasso, 25, from Qualiano near Naples and employed at Badrutt's Palace Hotel, disappeared after an early-morning excursion to about 2,700 metres and was later found dead beneath snow in Val d'Arlas. He was reported missing on February 19 and search operations involving the Swiss Alpine Club, avalanche dogs, Rega and Heli Bernina helicopters recovered his body after several days. Police said he was caught in a size 4 avalanche, capable of destroying large structures and burying extensive areas. A public prosecutor has opened an investigation while the family alleges authorities have not taken the case seriously; his mother offered a €10,000 reward and shared last known GPS coordinates.
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