17 Nov, 2024 @ 16:25
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Body is discovered floating in the sea off Gibraltar after being passed by a private yacht

A BODY has been discovered floating off the coast of Gibraltar near Europa Point early this morning, the RGP have announced.

The discovery was reported at 8:47am by a private yacht approaching Gibraltar. 

The crew alerted the Gibraltar Port Authority after spotting the body approximately just over a kilometre south of Europa Point. 

The authorities immediately dispatched a number of vessels to investigate, including from the Royal Gibraltar Police, Gibraltar Defence Police, and HM Customs.

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A body was found just over a kilometre south of Europa Point

The body, believed to be that of a male, was recovered around 9.30am and handed over to medics.

Investigators, including specialist crime scene officers, are working to determine the man’s identity and the circumstances of his death. 

A post-mortem examination has been requested.

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In a statement, an RGP spokesperson urged respect for the deceased and any family members, particularly in light of a video of the incident circulating online. 

“We ask that members of the public don’t share this video out of respect for the person who has died and any family members,” the spokesperson said.

Authorities are appealing to anyone with information that could assist the investigation to contact the RGP Control Room on 200 72500 or report details online at www.police.gi/report/crime. 

Walter Finch

Walter Finch, who comes from a background in video and photography, is keen on reporting on and investigating organised crime, corruption and abuse of power. He is fascinated by the nexus between politics, business and law-breaking, as well as other wider trends that affect society.
Born in London but having lived in six countries, he is well-travelled and worldly. He studied Philosophy at the University of Birmingham and earned his diploma in journalism from London's renowned News Associates during the Covid era.
He got his first break in the business working on the Foreign News desk of the Daily Mail's online arm, where he also helped out on the video desk.
He then decided to escape the confines of London and returned to Spain in 2022, having previously lived in Barcelona for many years.
He took up up a reporter role with the Olive Press Newspaper and today he is based in La Linea de la Concepcion at the heart of a global chokepoint and crucial maritime hub, where he edits the Olive Press Gibraltar edition.
He is also the deputy news editor across all editions of the newspaper.

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