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Who were Steven Blesi and Anne Gieske US college students among 153 killed in Itaewon Halloween stampede

South Korean officials believe approximately 26 foreign nationals were among the 153 deceased victims (image via Associated Press) On October 30, Sunday, American college students Steven Blesi and Anne Gieske were identified as two of the 153 victims who died in the October 29 Itaewon . According to the New York Post, South Korean officials stated that the stampede occurred during a Halloween party in the Itaewon district, where the presence of a large number of revelers led to unsafe and cramped conditions, leading to a. I DONT GET IT HOW THE GOVERNMENT DOESNT TAKE THE NECESSARY MEAUSURES WHILE KNOWING DAMN WELL ITAEWON IS OVERCROWDED IN NORMAL WEEKENDS LET ALONE WHEN IS SUPPOSED TO HAVE A PARADE… LETS PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE INJURED AND CONDOLENCES TO VICTIMS FAMILIES I DONT GET IT HOW THE GOVERNMENT DOESNT TAKE THE NECESSARY MEAUSURES WHILE KNOWING DAMN WELL ITAEWON IS OVERCROWDED IN NORMAL WEEKENDS LET ALONE WHEN IS SUPPOSED TO HAVE A PARADE… LETS PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE INJURED AND CONDOLENCES TO VICTIMS FAMILIES As of now, the only American casualties identified in the Itaewon stampede are Steven Blesi and Anne Gieske. Both of the victims were aged 20.

All there is to know about Itaewon stampede victim Steven Blesi

As per Meauwww, Steven Blesi was a junior at Georgia's Kennesaw State University. He was in Seoul for a semester abroad at Hanyang University. In an interview with the New York Times, 62-year-old Steve Blesi, Steven Blesi's father, told reporters that his son aspired to engage in international business in East Asia. So many young Koreans go to Itaewon for Halloween because it has a particular freedom, openness, and meeting of cultures like nowhere else in Seoul. A place to let your hair down and enjoy. For that energy, bottled up for two years, to have ended like this... just unbelievable.So many young Koreans go to Itaewon for Halloween because it has a particular freedom, openness, and meeting of cultures like nowhere else in Seoul. A place to let your hair down and enjoy. For that energy, bottled up for two years, to have ended like this... just unbelievable. The 20-year-old Blesi reportedly came across the Itaewon celebration on Saturday, after they had completed their midterms. In an interview with the Times, the victim's father described the moment he discovered his son had been killed in the attack. He said: “I texted him maybe a half-hour before all this happened, and I said, ‘I know you’re out and about. Be safe." He continued: “I never got a reply to that.” The older Blesi said that he spent hours attempting to inquire about his son's whereabouts. He said that the US Embassy in South Korea eventually called to inform him that his son was among the victims. He told Times reporters: “It was like it stabbed like a hundred million times simultaneously. It was like your world just collapsing. It was numb and devastating all at the same time.” My deepest condolence to Itaewon tragedy family and friends ?

Visiting here with the heavy heart looking at everyone who sending their prayers to the victims My deepest condolence to Itaewon tragedy family and friends ?Visiting here with the heavy heart looking at everyone who sending their prayers to the victims South Korean officials reported that there may have been up to 100,000 revelers in the at the time of the stampede.

What we know about Anne Gieske

According to CBS, Anne Gieske is a third-year nursing student from the University of Kentucky. absolutely disgusting to see people blaming the victims of itaewon for what happened. if you've never been in a crowd like that you don't know how quickly it can escalate and how people who are caught in the middle don't often know until it's too lateabsolutely disgusting to see people blaming the victims of itaewon for what happened. if you've never been in a crowd like that you don't know how quickly it can escalate and how people who are caught in the middle don't often know until it's too late A junior, she was in Seoul for one semester on a study abroad program. She was originally from Northern Kentucky. Fox reported that one day before the stampede, Gieske had been celebrating her birthday with friends. In a WKYT article, it was stated that Gieske was a member of her university's Korean Language and Culture club. The Club released a statement describing the 20-year-old victim. "(She) was a very kind and outgoing person. We all feel sorry to hear about her loss and we hope that she would rest in peace."My heartfelt condolences to President Yoon Suk-yeol, the Govt and people of South Korea, and families of victims of the tragedy in Itaewon. I pray for speedy recovery of the injured, and healing and comfort for the entire nation. Nigeria stands with you at this difficult moment.My heartfelt condolences to President Yoon Suk-yeol, the Govt and people of South Korea, and families of victims of the tragedy in Itaewon. I pray for speedy recovery of the injured, and healing and comfort for the entire nation. Nigeria stands with you at this difficult moment. Seoul officials reported that 26 foreigners were among the dead. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found