The quad bike on which Oriana Bertolino rode was retrieved from the sea after an accident took the life of the 31 year old volleyball player.
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Oriana Bertolino, a 31-year-old volleyball player, tragically lost her life in a quad bike accident at Wied Mielaħ in Gozo last Saturday. Tributes poured in on social media following the shocking news, as family and friends mourned her untimely death.
Described as a “fantastic person who was always smiling,” Oriana was celebrated not only for her prowess on the volleyball court but also for her dedication as a coach and her love for animals. Hailing from Marsala, Sicily, she had a distinguished career playing for her hometown team.
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The accident occurred when a quad bike driven by a 47-year-old Italian man, in which Oriana was a passenger, veered off a cliff into the sea. Despite efforts to rescue her, she succumbed to her injuries. Mayor Massimo Grillo of Marsala expressed condolences on behalf of the community, acknowledging Oriana’s impact and the void left by her passing.
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