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Body of 61-Year-Old British Climber Found in Picos de Europa

The recovery followed a three-day multi-agency search hindered by snowstorms, subzero cold.

Overview

  • The 61-year-old's body, found Saturday morning in the Canal de Moeño, was near his last known position.
  • The search began Thursday evening after he phoned 1-1-2 saying he was lost, exhausted, and poorly equipped, then shared an approximate coordinate.
  • The Castilla y León emergency center led a joint effort with Guardia Civil mountain units, the regional rescue group, drones, firefighters, and an advanced command post.
  • Heavy snow and below-freezing temperatures slowed the operation through the first nights until clearer weather allowed teams to reach the area.
  • Guardia Civil recovered the body and moved it to Riaño for judicial steps, with added support from Asturias and Cantabria, including the Asturias rescue helicopter.