Antonio Spedicato was kitesurfing in the waters of Punta Pellaro, when he was probably struck by a sudden illness
A sudden mourning has struck the Navy and in particular the Port Authority of Reggio Calabria. Antonio Spedicatolieutenant captain, died at just 40 years old on Sunday, while practicing kitesurfing in the waters of Punta Pellaro, a hamlet of the Calabrian capital.
An infinite tragedy that has upset the life of a family and thrown even the body of the family into despair Navyin particular the Reggio Calabria section of the port authorities.
Antonio Spedicato, 40 yearslieutenant captain in the aforementioned Port Authority, suddenly lost his life on Sunday 22 October.
The high temperatures and the sun had pushed the officer, as well as many other enthusiasts watersportsto reach the beaches of Punta Pellaro to practice kite and wind surfingdisciplines of which Antonio was very passionate.
![Antonio Spedicato](https://www.bigodino.it/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Antonio-Spedicato1.jpg)
It would have been one of the many amateurs who noticed the man’s body lying near his table, with his head in the water.
The emergency services were called immediately and when they arrived on site and removed the body from the water, they could do nothing but declare the death of the officer.
According to what has emerged so far, the cause of the death was an illness.
Condolences for the death of Antonio Spedicato
![Antonio Spedicato](https://www.bigodino.it/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Antonio-Spedicato2.jpg)
Antonio Spedicato, as well as an officer, was also a loving husband and father of two children.
Lots of i condolence messages appeared on social media in recent days and hours.
The Port Authority and Coast Guard Corps, on behalf of the General Commander, Admiral Nicola Carloneleft a touching message on social media:
The Commander General, Admiral Nicola Carlone, with all the staff of the #CoastGuard, joins in grief to the loved ones of Lieutenant Commander Antonio Spedicato, serving at the Port Authority of Reggio Calabria, who passed away prematurely yesterday.
The tragedy that led to Spedicato’s death came about two weeks after another which, albeit in completely different circumstances, took away another Navy officerLieutenant Daniele Marino.
The 28-year-old was part of the crew of the Amerigo Vespucci and was located in Brazil, a Fortaleza. During a break he went out on his motorbike and was involved in a bad road accident that left him with no escape.
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