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Unsolved discovery off Cala d’Or: The brutal death of a young German tourist in 1988

Could a Boat Propeller Explain the Cala d’Or Injuries?

Investigators linked the Cala d’Or death to a propeller, but the injuries and circumstances raised doubts.

Published: April 22, 2026
Unsolved discovery off Cala d’Or: The brutal death of a young German tourist in 1988

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Can a ship’s propeller cause injuries like those seen in the Cala d’Or case?

A propeller can cause severe and sometimes fatal injuries, especially in water. In the Cala d’Or case, investigators said the wounds could fit that type of accident, but many people found the extent of the injuries difficult to reconcile with that explanation. Without definitive forensic proof, the question stayed open.

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