Volcano death claim hotly denied

5:03pm Wednesday 26th September 2001

THE BROTHER of a popular Penge teacher who went missing in Italy three years ago has slammed suggestions he fell down a volcano.

Andrew Buzek, 33, was left reeling after comments made by a British Consulate Official based in Naples on a television documentary into the disappearance.

The official claimed Mark (pictured) may have met his death on the island of Strompoli while walking on a volcano.

But Andrew says these claims are “unfounded and untrue”, insisting he has evidence to quash such allegations.

He said: “We have pictures to show my brother returned from this vicinity.

“This guy is sitting behind a desk and knows nothing about my brother's disappearance. He is in no position to make such allegations.”

Despite the comments, Andrew still believes his younger brother Mark is alive.

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