Search for missing British hiker in Mallorca after fatal flood

A British man was confirmed dead on the Mediterranean island of Mallorca, Spain, as emergency services continue to search for a missing British woman following a flash flood while hiking, according to Spanish authorities. The incident occurred as the pair were hiking a trail that leads through a small canyon to reach the sea and were caught in a storm on Tuesday. The body of the 32-year-old man was discovered on Wednesday, and efforts are ongoing to locate the woman.

Spain’s Civil Guard revealed that more severe weather conditions were expected on the island and along parts of Spain’s eastern coast. The Balearic Islands and a significant portion of Spain’s eastern coastline were placed on alert due to forecasts of strong winds and heavy rainfall. In Barcelona, where more thunderstorms were predicted, organizers of the America’s Cup sailing competition made the decision to postpone racing. This choice came after a lightning strike occurred near a yacht on Tuesday, resulting in the cancellation of a race.