Walter Finch
THE crew of a pleasure boat made the grim discovery of a body floating in the sea on the Costa del Sol yesterday.
They reported it at around 1.45pm on Monday, approximately 14km off the coast of Benalmadena.
A rescue vessel was immediately dispatched to recover the body, which was later transported to Malaga port for examination.
The Guardia Civil has launched an urgent investigation to identify the deceased, who investigators believe had only been in the water for ‘a matter of days.’
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Forensic experts are currently conducting examinations to determine the cause of death and identity of the deceased.
The discovery comes as search teams continue to look for a 60-year-old local fisherman known as Tino who vanished without trace from nearby Lagos beach in Velez-Malaga on November 14.
The experienced angler’s belongings, including his fishing equipment and car, were found abandoned on the beach, but there has been no sign of him since.
It is the second body to be found in the sea in the region in recent days.
A private yacht approaching Gibraltar morning reported a male floating near Europa Point early on Sunday morning.
Investigators, including specialist crime scene officers, are working to determine the man’s identity and the circumstances of his death.
