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Two bodies on the coast: Investigations in Ciutadella and off Alcúdia – Many questions remain

Why Bodies Recovered From the Sea Around Mallorca Can Be Hard to Identify

In Mallorca, investigators say decomposition and seawater can delay identification after bodies are found at sea.

Published: April 21, 2026
Two bodies on the coast: Investigations in Ciutadella and off Alcúdia – Many questions remain

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Are bodies found in the sea around Mallorca often hard to identify?

Yes, that can happen when a body has been exposed to seawater for a long time or is found late. In the Mallorca case, investigators said decomposition was making identification especially difficult.

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