Man's body found floating in Santa Cruz harbour

Janet · 09-02-10, 02:21

Sorry, it's a bit gruesome, but a man's body was found floating in the waters of the dock area of Santa Cruz harbour around midday today (Monday). The body has apparently been in the water for some time, and is in an advanced state of decomposition. Forensic reports are still awaited, so there is no further information at the moment. JAA

pelinor · 09-02-10, 11:56

Could it be that missing Solider from the other week?

imablue · 09-02-10, 12:00

my first thoughts........ seems a long way for a body to travel though ??

Marion · 09-02-10, 12:51

My first thought too, but I guess it depends on the currents.

Janet · 09-02-10, 12:52

No no, I very much doubt it. I think they mean it's been in the water for up to a week, not more.

Janet · 12-02-10, 17:44

The Guardia Civil have confirmed that the body recently found floating in Santa Cruz harbour has been identified as 41-year-old C.J.M.M., who was apparently of no fixed abode, but who occasionally lived in a cave in the barranco de Santos. The poor man was identified by his fingerprints. JAA

imablue · 12-02-10, 21:02

maybe he was washed away from the barranco what with all the rains we,ve had...had heard the barranco santos was a raging flood...very sad...

Janet · 13-02-10, 18:54

That's now looking very likely, sadly, with police saying the autopsy showed mud in the lungs of the poor man, and that everything points to him being the first known victim of the recent storms and the resulting floods. DA

Nicky · 13-02-10, 19:20

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Originally Posted by Janet

That's now looking very likely, sadly, with police saying the autopsy showed mud in the lungs of the poor man, and that everything points to him being the first known victim of the recent storms and the resulting floods. DA

how very sad.... may he rest in peace

sunny · 13-02-10, 19:39

yes so very sad, I wonder if there is anyone to mourn him RIP