Luciano Capasso, a 25-year-old man from Qualiano, Naples, was discovered dead after being missing for five days following a hiking trip in the Swiss Alps near Saint Moritz, where he was working. According to Sergio Pisani, the lawyer representing Capasso's family, the young man was experienced and well-trained for survival in extreme conditions, as he was an ex-military. The search for Capasso was complicated by poor weather, which had prevented recovery efforts until conditions improved, allowing authorities to find him quickly once the sun emerged.

The lawyer expressed concern regarding the search efforts, questioning whether more advanced technology, such as drones, could have been used in prior days to aid the search despite the adverse weather conditions. He emphasized the need to investigate other factors surrounding the search and rescue efforts, but stated that the family is currently in mourning, amplifying the tragedy of losing a young man who was well-equipped to handle such challenges.

The case has attracted attention from the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the General Consulate of Italy in Zurich, who were involved in monitoring the situation. Capasso's solitary hike at an altitude of 2,700 meters had been planned, but he was reportedly caught in a storm, leading to his disappearance. As news of his death circulates, it raises discussions about safety measures and the adequacy of search protocols in similar incidents in mountainous regions.