Two bodies were found at sea on Tuesday as security forces notified EFE about the discovery off Fuengirola, in Malaga. Local media reports suggested the incident did not involve the two young Argentines who had disappeared previously. Instead, authorities confirmed the grim find near the western coast of the Costa del Sol, where a paddleboard was involved in the malfunctioning weather of the weekend and the ensuing search by sea and air had intensified since Monday. The case has drawn concern from residents and officials as teams work to determine the identities and causes behind the tragedy.
One line of inquiry regards the individuals as possible migrants or travelers who may have been aboard a small vessel. The press in the area has stated that the recovered remains do not resemble the missing youths who vanished last Sunday. Emergency services had already been deployed for a coordinated search that stretched over multiple days, targeting both sea and air routes as officials sought to locate the people involved and clarify whether foul play or misfortune played a role. The bodies were described as appearing clothed at the time of disappearance, when the two men, aged 29 and 34, had set out to sea on a paddleboard to catch a sunrise on Sunday morning, a detail that has added gravity to the unfolding investigation.
The searches extended along the Costa del Sol, with the bodies located in Fuengirola on the western stretch and the missing individuals being sought elsewhere near Torrox in the eastern sector. The paddleboard and a small inflatable tube connected to the youths were found around 6:43 PM on Monday, about 25 miles southeast of Malaga. Forensic Police collected material at the scene, and the Salvamar Hamal Marine Rescue vessel was involved in processing evidence and coordinating the response with other agencies involved in the incident. Authorities have noted that the maritime conditions on the day of the discovery were influenced by a yellow alert for strong northerly winds, a factor that has contributed to numerous incidents in the Malaga province and prompted heightened vigilance among coast guard teams and rescue crews.
Marine Rescue continues to oversee the search operations and issues navigational notices to ships transiting the area to ensure safety and rapid response if new information becomes available. The ongoing efforts reflect a concerted approach by regional authorities to determine what happened to the two individuals and to provide clarity for families and communities that are affected by the loss and the broader weather-driven risks at sea.