More than two weeks after the Costa Concordia struck a rock and capsized, the search for missing passengers continues. Divers systematically cleared parts of the ship, in a furious hunt for for the 15 people who are still unaccounted for. They are well aware that there are many people who come to Giglio daily, hoping for answers about what happened to their love ones.
Kevin Rebello's brother Russel worked as a waiter on the Costa Concordia.
SOUNDBITE: Kevin Rebello, brother of missing Concordia Passenger, Russel Rebello, saying:
"Well, you can hope in a miracle. So, you know things do happen. People have been found even later. I don't think it's that difficult. It could be a difficult situation inside there, but I still have hopes, whatever it is, any hopes. I just want to take him home, so, my priority is to take him home."
Divers had to suspend their search on Sunday after heavy seas and strong winds caused the vessel to shift. Rebello says that while he is anxious for answers, he appreciates the great risks the divers face.
SOUNDBITE: Kevin Rebello, brother of missing Concordia Passenger, Russel Rebello, saying:
"I just leave them to do their jobs, you know I don't interfere in their jobs like 'what are you doing, why are you doing, how are you doing'. I'm no-one to judge because I'm not an expert in those matters, so I prefer them to do what they want, do how they want because they have a lot of people working on that so one life is in danger, the work stops. So it's risky as well for them, so I respect them, they've got families, lives, you know."
So far, 17 people have been confirmed dead and the body of a female crew member was recovered on Saturday.
Deborah Gembara, Reuters.