Born in a small Girona village, Carles Puigdemont took an unconventional route towards becoming one of the most important politicians in Spanish history.
The storm has pushed several rivers and streams to dangerous levels, with authorities warning of a serious risk of further flooding as the rain continues
Footage shared on social media shows the hair-raising moment the plain-clothes pair were wounded after confronting five suspects accused of stealing lorry cargo.
According to reports, both women said they had not left the property since the Covid-19 pandemic, instead ordering all the supplies they needed online.