Man found dead in San Vivaldo woods after mushroom hunting trip

A 63-year-old man was found dead in the woods of San Vivaldo, located in the municipality of Montaione, following a search operation on the evening of October 7. The man, a resident of the Empolese area, had gone into the forested hills to search for mushrooms that morning.

After the man failed to return home, his family raised an alarm, prompting a search involving the Carabinieri, fire brigade, and emergency medical services. Rescuers first located the man's vehicle in the area. Following a narrowed search, his body was discovered in a ditch shortly before 10:00 PM. Medical personnel confirmed his death at the scene.