The tranquility of Formentera has been altered after the discovery of two lifeless bodies on the beach of Es Cavall d’en Borràs, one of the most recognized places of the island. The event took place on Tuesday and was reported to the Civil Guard bythe 112 emergency service. The bodies correspond to two men whose identity and causes of death have not yet been clarified, which has generated great concern among the local population.
An isolated case or a linked tragedy?
Although authorities have not confirmed the nature of the incident, the possibility that the deceased are migrants casts shadows on a reality that has shaken the Balearics in recent years. In mid-December, a shipwreck near Formentera left two confirmed dead, and it was suspected that another five or six occupants of the skiff may have perished at sea. This context has led investigations to focus on whether the bodies found are related to that tragedy.
A sea of unknowns
The agents of the Judicial Police of the Guardia Civil have taken over the case and are working against the clock to identify the victims and decipher the circumstances surrounding their deaths. Meanwhile, the community of Formentera, known for its hospitality and calm, observes with concern the development of the events, which expose a harsh reality that does not distinguish borders or destinies.
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