Body of minister's husband found after diving accident in Italy's Lake Vico

The body of Luigi Cavallari, the husband of Italian Family Minister Eugenia Roccella, has been recovered from Lake Vico in Italy, the minister announced. Cavallari had been missing since June 27, when he disappeared after diving into the lake.

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heartbreaking period of waiting

In a Facebook post, Roccella described the end of a "heartbreaking period of waiting." Hours earlier, rescue services had confirmed that divers had found a lifeless body in Lago di Vico. Roccella extended her gratitude to the entire rescue team, who searched "with so much humanity" until her husband was found.

The minister and her husband, Luigi Cavallari, 84, were on a small boat on the lake, located north of Rome, at the end of June. Cavallari reportedly dived into the water to cool off. When he resurfaced, he stated he felt unwell. Because the boat was not anchored, it drifted away, preventing his wife from reaching him in time.

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with so much humanity

"Finding Luigi does not alleviate the pain of farewell," the Family Minister concluded in her Facebook message, sharing the tragic news with the public. The incident has drawn widespread sympathy and support for Minister Roccella during this difficult time.

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Finding Luigi does not alleviate the pain of farewell.