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Body in Es Carnatge: Investigations After Discovery on the Shore

How Sea Currents Can Affect Findings on Mallorca’s Coast

Sea currents and wind can move debris and other objects along Mallorca’s coast, including to rocky coves like Es Carnatge.

Published: April 22, 2026
Body in Es Carnatge: Investigations After Discovery on the Shore

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Could sea currents wash a body ashore in Mallorca?

Yes, currents and wind can move debris and other objects quickly along the coast, including toward rocky coves such as Es Carnatge. That is one reason investigators cannot assume from the shoreline alone how the person entered the water or where the incident began.

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