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Solved seven years later: Dead man from Lloret de Mar is a 21-year-old German

What authorities do after recovering a body from the sea

After a body is recovered from the sea, police and forensic teams carry out an autopsy, collect samples and look for identity matches.

Published: April 22, 2026
Solved seven years later: Dead man from Lloret de Mar is a 21-year-old German

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What happens after a body is recovered from the sea in Spain?

After recovery, authorities typically carry out an autopsy, document physical features, collect biological samples and check for matches in national and international systems. If the identity is still unclear, investigators may later compare the samples with DNA from relatives. The process can take a long time if the case involves another country.

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