Two hikers are believed to have been swept away in a flash flood on the Spanish island
A body has been discovered by police in a mountainous region of Majorca, just days after a British woman was found dead nearby. The victims are thought to have been caught in a sudden flash flood.
Spain's Civil Guard has reported that both individuals were following a path which leads through a narrow gorge to the sea when they encountered severe weather on the Mediterranean island last Tuesday. Search efforts focused on the vicinity of the Torrent de Pareis canyon in the Tramuntana mountains since Wednesday where the woman's body was found. The search ended with the finding of the man's remains on Friday, as confirmed by the Civil Guard to Reuters.The perilous Torrent de Pareis, leading to a secluded beach and prone to flooding between autumn and spring, is bounded by vertical cliffs and offers limited escape routes, states a local travel website.
An official from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has responded, saying: "We are supporting the families of a British man and woman following their deaths in Majorca and are in contact with local authorities."
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