British Hiker Found Dead, Another Still Missing In the tragic incident, a British citizen was found dead and one is still missing after heavy rain and storms passed through the Spanish island Mallorca. They were walking down the Torrent de Pareis canyon-a very popular hiking trail at Mallorca. The search for the missing person is being carried on, but it stopped for the moment due to poor conditions.
Rescue Operation and Search Activities The rescue teams began to search late on Monday after it was reported that two hikers were swept away by floodwaters. The body of the woman who was killed was recovered while search for a missing man continues. The leader of the Mountain Rescue Group in the Balearics, Juan Carlos Rodriguez, said 10 other hikers were brought to safety from the canyon and told the authorities about the missing two.
Local Authorities warnings Heavy rain and strong winds have affected Mallorca with gusts higher than 120 kilometers per hour. The local authorities had warned all the residents and tourists not to venture outdoors, due to the “very intense storms” predicted in the region.
A British tourist is dead and another missing after heavy storms swept the Spanish island of Mallorca. The tourists had been trekking in the mountainous Torrent de Pareis canyon when the sudden downpour swept them away. Emergency services have been searching for trekkers since Monday night, and while the body of the woman who died was recovered, the search is still on for a man.
Juan Carlos Rodriguez, head of the Mountain Rescue Group on the islands, said 10 other canyon hikers had also been rescued. These people had seen the two missing ones being dragged off by floodwaters. However, search operations have currently been called off due to bad weather, but operations will resume once the weather clears up.
The local authorities had warned of the extreme weather conditions and asked tourists to avoid going outdoors. Mallorca is a very well-liked tourist destination, famous for its picturesque beaches and sunny climate. It remains in high alert condition over further storms and strong winds.
