# Guardia Civil investigation of bodies found in Málaga

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/guardia-civil-investigation-of-bodies-found-in-mlaga
> Updated: 2026-09-19T10:30:15.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The Guardia Civil has launched an investigation following the discovery of two male bodies on the coast of Málaga, Spain. Both individuals were found wearing wetsuits.

The first body was located on Tuesday, September 15, along the western coast of the province. A second body was discovered the following day, Wednesday, September 16, in the eastern coastal area of Nerja. 

Investigation sources indicate the men are believed to be migrants who were not carrying identification. Authorities are currently working to establish their identities and clarify the circumstances surrounding the deaths. At this stage, investigators have not determined if there is a connection between the two separate findings.

## Claims

- The deceased are believed to be two migrants who were not carrying documentation. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Guardia Civil has opened an investigation into the deaths. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The first body was found on Tuesday, September 15, on the western coast of Málaga. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The second body was found on Wednesday, September 16, in the Nerja area on the eastern coast of the province. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Both men were found wearing wetsuits. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Investigators have not yet established a link between the two cases. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: Málaga coast: Guardia Civil investigates discovery of two bodies in wetsuits

The Guardia Civil is investigating the deaths of two men found in wetsuits on different parts of the Málaga coast on September 15 and 16. The men are believed to be undocumented migrants.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mlaga-coast-guardia-civil-investigates-discovery-of-two-bodies-in-wetsuits

### 2026-09-12: Guardia Civil investigates body found in El Palmar

The Guardia Civil is investigating the death of a man whose body was found near containers on Camino de Guerrero in El Palmar, Vejer.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guardia-civil-investigates-body-found-in-el-palmar

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