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British Crew Member, 29, Found Dead on Superyacht in Palma as Police See No Foul Play

Investigators report no signs of a violent crime; autopsy results are pending.

Overview

  • The woman, a British national working on board, was found unresponsive in her cabin around 9 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, after colleagues lost contact for several hours, and medics confirmed her death at the scene.
  • Guardia Civil officers and forensic examiners boarded the vessel to begin an inquiry into the circumstances of the death.
  • An autopsy has been ordered to determine the cause, with findings yet to be released by authorities.
  • The yacht is identified as the 52-metre, four-deck Lind, built in 2010 and moored in Palma de Mallorca since February 17.
  • Reports identify the vessel as part of a company linked to German billionaire Peter‑Alexander Wacker, which a spokesperson confirmed to Bild.