 Walking on the dam along the Bega canal toward Itebej, they were shot when they reached the area known as "Crani" (Kranj).Afterwards, in an effort to justify this dastardly act, the authorities made it known that the six were "shot while attempting to escape"!The day of 15 May 1945 was a day of mourning in Toracul Mare and neighboring Toracul Mic.