A text message from her son brought a moment of joy to Laetitia Broadard-Sitre in the early hours of New Year’s Day. However, the happiness quickly turned to worry as she now searches desperately for her 16-year-old son Arthur in the snowy resort of Crans-Montana. Overwhelmed with emotion, she shared her anguish with me, hoping to find any information about his whereabouts.

Sitting together by chance, I witnessed the heart-wrenching pain etched on Laetitia’s face as she struggled to hold back tears. Despite the agony of uncertainty, she remains determined to find her missing son, reaching out to hospitals and anyone who may have seen him.

Her relentless search is shared by many other families whose loved ones are also unaccounted for in the aftermath of the tragedy. Swiss authorities are working tirelessly to identify the victims, a process that brings immense stress to those awaiting news of their family members.

As the search continues, my thoughts are with Laetitia and all the families hoping for answers about their missing loved ones. The wait is agonizing, but their resilience and unity in seeking closure is a testament to the strength of the human spirit.