Overview
- Mountain rescue said the four were located alive and in good condition, as reported by Rainews24.
- The group had been reported missing during an excursion between Leonessa and Poggio Bustone after a lodging sounded the alarm when they failed to arrive.
- Teams coordinated operations from a base in Poggio Bustone to cover likely routes.
- Firefighters, civil-protection crews, Carabinieri, Guardia di Finanza, and the mountain rescue service searched the area.
- Crews focused on steep, wooded stretches threaded by many trails across a wide zone, which can slow searches and confuse hikers.