In Valencia, the Civil Guard is handling the investigation after a skull was found yesterday by two workers along the Acequia de la Torranda. The discovery occurred as the workers were cleaning the banks of irrigation canals that have become overgrown with weeds following last night’s rains. So far, only the skull had been recovered; it lacks a chin, and authorities are working to recover additional remains to determine the total number of bones that can be examined in the coming days.
The discovery took place around noon on Saturday, when the two laborers cleared the canal banks that run parallel to the V-30. The workers alerted Emergency Situations on 112 after the skull was uncovered, prompting a response from Civil Guard officers and the on‑duty coroner. At this moment, the identity of the person is unknown, and investigators will pursue every lead. Forensic teams will attempt DNA extraction to build a genetic profile and compare it against missing person databases and other unidentified remains maintained by the Civil Guard and the National Police.
As the investigation unfolds, authorities are assessing the canal system to determine how the body came to rest there. It is possible the body was dragged through multiple channels, whether by accident or through intentional action. Officials will also monitor water levels in the canal network, as de‑watering will be necessary to continue a thorough on‑site examination. The process to uncover further remains, if any, will likely extend over several days, and it remains uncertain whether the rest of the body remains within reach of the current waterways.
On initial inspection at the scene, investigators note that the skull shows no obvious signs of trauma. This preliminary assessment means that the cause and manner of death cannot be determined from the skull alone, and additional forensic analysis will be required to provide any probable conclusions about the circumstances surrounding the death. The authorities emphasize that further findings will depend on the recovery of more skeletal material and subsequent laboratory evaluation. Any updates will be issued by the official investigative channels as new information becomes available. [Cite: Civil Guard communications; PDyRH database coordination]