British Hiker Found Dead After Flash Flood Horror in Majorca
Tragedy struck in Majorca’s Tramuntana mountains after a flash flood swept away two British hikers. After days of desperate searching, police have recovered the body of the missing British man following the death of a British woman earlier in the week.
Flash Flood Hits Torrent de Pareis Canyon
The pair were hiking along the famed but perilous Torrent de Pareis canyon trail when severe weather lashed the island on Tuesday. Torrential rain transformed the normally scenic canyon—known for its towering cliffs and hidden beach—into a raging torrent.
Search Intensifies After Woman’s Body Found
The woman’s body was discovered on Wednesday, triggering a massive search for the missing man. Spain’s Civil Guard confirmed on Friday that they had located his body in the same mountainous area.
Deadly Storm Brings Flood Chaos Across Balearics
The Balearic Islands faced widespread flooding and strong winds as the storm battered the region. Authorities had warned the public of high alert conditions amid heavy rain – a known danger in the canyon from autumn through spring, when flash floods often hit without warning.
Emergency services battled the elements in a race against time, but the sudden storm proved fatal for the British hikers who were caught off guard on the trail.