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Body of Missing Hiker Found in Arredondo After Coordinated Mountain Search

Authorities activated Cantabria’s Level 1 mountain rescue protocol, coordinating air assets, GREIM, local teams.

Overview

  • A Medio Natural officer located the body in the Canal de Rolacías near the primary search area.
  • GREIM recovered the remains, and a Guardia Civil helicopter conducted the evacuation.
  • The search began Saturday night after a relative called 112 to report the Bilbao native had not returned from a mountain route.
  • The Government of Cantabria initiated Level 1 of its mountain and rural search protocol and established an Advanced Command Post.
  • Nearly 40 responders participated with canine units, air support including the Guardia Civil and a medical helicopter, and 15 vehicles, while Cruz Roja is providing psychosocial aid to the family at Arredondo’s town hall.