British woman found dead, man missing after flash flood hits Spanish island of Mallorca
A British woman has been found dead while emergency services search for a man of the same nationality after both were apparently swept away in a flash flood while hiking on the Mediterranean island of Mallorca, Spanish police said Wednesday.
Spain’s Civil Guard said both people were taking a trail that leads through a small canyon to the sea when the storm hit on Tuesday.
The police initially issued the erroneous information that they had found the corpse of the man and were searching for the woman. They later corrected themselves and said it was the woman who had been found dead on Wednesday.
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The Mediterranean island, known for its picturesque beaches and sunny weather, is one of Europe’s most visited destinations. It is especially popular with German and British tourists.
In June, Spanish authorities said a British hiker was found dead after going missing in the Pyrenees, in the northeast of the country, the BBC reported. The 70-year-old man’s body was discovered after his disappearance sparked a search-and-rescue operation.
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Source: cbsnews.com