In a tragic turn of events, a British man has been discovered deceased while authorities are actively searching for a woman of the same nationality after they were both swept away in a sudden flash flood while hiking on the picturesque Mediterranean island of Mallorca, as reported by Spanish police on Wednesday.
The Spain Civil Guard revealed that the pair were traversing a trail that winds through a small canyon leading to the sea when they were caught off guard by the unexpected storm on Tuesday. The body of the 32-year-old man was located on Wednesday, but the search for the missing woman is still ongoing.
As the search efforts continue, the weather forecast for the island and various parts of Spain's mainland remains unfavorable. The Balearic Islands and a significant portion of Spain's eastern coast are currently under alert due to anticipated strong winds and heavy rainfall.
Furthermore, additional thunderstorms in the region, particularly over Barcelona, have had repercussions on scheduled events. The organizers of the prestigious America's Cup sailing competition were compelled to postpone racing activities due to the adverse weather conditions. This decision was made following a lightning strike in close proximity to a yacht on Tuesday, which resulted in the abandonment of a race.
