On Sunday morning, passersby on San Lorenzo beach in Melilla discovered the body of a man washed ashore by powerful waves. A strong easterly wind and a storm that had been raging in the region caused the body to end up on the sand near the city port. Civil Guard officers and forensic experts quickly arrived at the scene.
According to preliminary reports, the victim’s age could not be determined due to the advanced state of decomposition. It appears the man had been in the water for an extended period, complicating the process of identification. Police covered the body and waited for investigators to arrive to officially process the discovery.
In recent days, Melilla has been affected by a cyclone that brought strong winds and high waves. Authorities issued a yellow weather alert, with wind gusts reaching up to 60 kilometers per hour and waves as high as three meters. These conditions may have contributed to the body washing ashore.
San Lorenzo beach is located right next to the port and is often where various objects from the sea wash up after a storm. This time, the weather brought a tragic discovery, immediately drawing attention from local residents and law enforcement.
It is still unknown who the deceased was and under what circumstances he ended up in the water. Investigators are continuing their efforts to identify the man and clarify all the circumstances of the incident. A forensic examination is expected to take place soon, which will help shed light on the details of this case.
