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Fey's heart ached for her children as she witnessed other children among the hostages. The nagging worry intensified with every passing moment—were they still alive? Meanwhile, Jimmy, alongside his fellow captives, remained on high alert, grappling with the decision of whether to make a desperate escape from their captors. The fear of provoking the wrath of the ruthless SS loomed large over their heads.
Their journey took them through South Tyrol's serene landscapes, juxtaposed against their perilous captivity. As they traveled through the idyllic Puster Valley, the hostages became acutely aware of the shifting tides in the war; news of the Red Army's progress towards Berlin reverberated, creating an air of growing desperation among their captors.