A Community in Mourning
By daylight, flowers and candles lined the area outside the bar.
The resort, normally alive with holiday energy, fell silent.
Mathias Reynard, head of the Valais Cantonal government, addressed the tragedy.
“This evening should have been a moment of celebration and coming together,” he said, “but it turned into a nightmare.”
As investigations continue, families wait for answers — and for confirmation of who was lost.
The new year began with unimaginable loss, leaving a community, and a country, in mourning.
If you have experienced bereavement and need support, confidential help is available through grief support services.
