An emergency helicopter was used to transport Mogol and his wife from the Sanremo Festival to a ceremony in Rome, raising concerns about the diversion of emergency resources.
An AW139 helicopter, typically used for emergency rescues by the Fire Brigade, was used to transport renowned Italian songwriter Mogol (Lucio Rapetti) and his wife Daniela Gimmelli from the Sanremo Festival to a celebration in Rome. This utilization of an emergency service vehicle has sparked significant criticism, with the Ligurian left-wing political factions questioning whether such a diversion of resources is appropriate, given the ongoing need for emergency services.
The incident was reported by Il Fatto Quotidiano, noting that the flight was sanctioned based on a justification of 'institutional activities' not directly related to emergencies, suggesting that technical feasibility assessments were carried out alongside considerations for potential emergency needs. The move has prompted discussions on the proper allocation of resources in emergency services and the acceptability of repurposing such vehicles for non-critical tasks.
This helicopter transfer coincided with a significant event, the 87th anniversary of the Fire Brigade's founding, which took place at the Teatro Argentina in Rome. Such events often draw public attention, and the controversy surrounding the use of emergency services assets for celebrity transportation could lead to calls for stricter regulations and oversight regarding the use of such resources, especially during critical times.
