The body of a diver was found off the coast of Estepona in Malaga this Saturday, according to local emergency services. The incident drew a rapid response from responders who were alerted to a person in distress at sea and subsequently located in the open water. Authorities began documenting the scene as search and recovery operations continued and more details emerged in the hours that followed.
The Emergency Telephone was contacted at 5:20 pm from the Port of Estepona after an audible radio alert signaled a possible drowning at sea. A boat operating nearby located a floating figure wearing a neoprene wetsuit, initiating a coordinated effort to retrieve the person from the water. Rescue teams worked under challenging sea conditions, and responders emphasized careful handling to support the ongoing investigation and safety measures for the crew involved in the operation.
They recovered the lifeless diver from the sea and began immediate procedures to secure the scene, preserve evidence, and ensure proper transfer to medical and judicial authorities. The incident prompted an ongoing maritime response as crews continued to monitor the area and assist with any further needs that arose during the recovery process.
The coordination room promptly notified the relevant authorities and activated an interagency operation involving the Civil Guard, the health emergency center, and marine rescue services. The judicial protocol was initiated to document the event and to coordinate the appropriate steps within the investigative framework, while ensuring all safety protocols were followed during the recovery and transport of the body.
The second incident involved a lifeless human body found on a Malaga beach on the same morning. The discovery was reported to lie between Cabopino in Marbella and Calahonda in Mijas, signaling a separate but related maritime safety concern and highlighting the ongoing vigilance of beach patrols and search teams in the region.