A fisherman spotted a body at sea near Port Ginesta, between Sitges and Castelldefels, 11 days after Rami left home frightened by the storm. Catalan media later reported that the body had been identified as Rami. Investigators examined fingerprints because its advanced state of decomposition made visual identification insufficient.
The alert came on Wednesday afternoon, October 15. Port Ginesta lies roughly 40 kilometres from Granollers in a straight line.
The search had focused on rivers and waterways around Granollers, including the Besòs basin. Teams had also searched on land. The discovery followed days of work along waterways.
A Mossos d’Esquadra Maritime Police boat went to the location after the call. The body was taken to the Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences of Catalonia in Bellvitge for identification. ARA reported that the clothing could match what the boy had been wearing.
After Rami disappeared, emergency crews searched the Besòs river and nearby waterways, including the Valldoriolf stream. Teams also checked the point near Montmeló where the Mogent meets the Congost. The Besòs joins them there. As the search widened, crews checked both banks of the Carbonell stream north of Granollers.
Firefighters and Mossos d’Esquadra took part, alongside local police. Rural agents joined the operation, along with Civil Protection and volunteers.
Helicopters and drones were used, as were search dogs. Specialist underwater teams also joined the effort, including several units from the Bombers de la Generalitat. Crews covered riverbanks and waterways linked to the Besòs.
Catalan president Salvador Illa offered condolences to the family at a ceremony marking the 86th anniversary of the execution of former Generalitat president Lluís Companys. Companys was executed on October 15, 1940. In a message in Catalan, Illa wrote: “There are no words at such painful moments. All my affection and warmth to the family and friends of the boy who disappeared in Granollers. Thanks to all the emergency teams who have worked tirelessly during these difficult days.”
Nació Digital reported that sea currents could have carried the body to Port Ginesta. Investigators continued to consider that possibility.
