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Missing child search in Catalonia following extreme storms

Overview

Following unprecedented tropical cyclogenesis in the Mediterranean, search operations were launched in Granollers, Catalonia, for Rami, a 12-year-old boy with autism who had been missing for nine days. The disappearance was believed to have been triggered by fear during historic torrential storms that caused severe flooding across the region.

After an 11-day search involving over 450 firefighters, divers, and drones, the Mossos d'Esquadra confirmed that the boy's body was recovered from the sea near Sitges. Forensic experts identified the remains, which were found floating in the water. Authorities noted that marine currents may have moved the body from the initial disappearance site. Salvador Illa, the president of the Generalitat, expressed condolences to the family following the confirmation of the death.

Entities

Granollers · Rami · Mossos d'Esquadra · Salvador Illa · Sitges

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
    Sitges: Body of missing 12-year-old boy Rami recovered from sea

    Authorities have identified the body of 12-year-old Rami, who disappeared in Granollers during recent storms, after his remains were found in the sea near Sitges.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Catalonia search for missing boy continues after unprecedented tropical storm

    Search efforts continue for a missing 12-year-old boy in Granollers, Catalonia, amid unprecedented tropical-like cyclogenesis that caused historic flooding in the region.

Sources

elcorreoweb.es · lasemainedansleboulonnais.fr · levante-emv.com · noticiasdemalaga.es · ocio.farodevigo.es · okdiario.com · radiocalellatv.cat · thenightly.com.au · upday.com