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Newlyweds killed in Venice boat collision
A Brazilian woman and Italian fisherman died when their boat hit a water taxi in the Venetian Lagoon just three months after marrying.
In brief
A Brazilian woman and Italian fisherman died when their boat hit a water taxi in the Venetian Lagoon just three months after marrying. A young couple expecting their first child were killed in a collision with a water taxi in Venice, with the taxi driver now under investigation. Originally reported by Fox News.
Newlyweds killed in Venice collision
Gabriella Querino, 26, and Sean Michieli, 25, died Saturday when their boat collided with a 5-ton water taxi in the Venetian Lagoon and sank.
The couple's final morning
The pair had departed from Burano island to collect bait for Michieli's work as a clam fisherman when their boat collided with the water taxi.
Search hampered by conditions
Querino went missing after the crash. Strong currents and poor visibility delayed search efforts, but her body was eventually recovered from the lagoon.
Michieli's injuries proved fatal
Michieli was taken to Venice-Mestre Hospital with severe head, facial, and body injuries. He was pronounced brain-dead the following day.
Building a life together
Querino moved to Italy two years ago and was pursuing a fishing license to work alongside her husband. The couple married June 8 and were expecting their first child.
“was building a life for herself over there, and she was happy”
Investigation underway
The water taxi driver is under investigation for nautical homicide. The cause of the collision remains unknown as authorities work to determine what happened.
What matters most
A young couple expecting their first child were killed in a collision with a water taxi in Venice, with the taxi driver now under investigation.
