Body of visually impaired man found after overnight search in Totana on Spain’s Costa Blanca

The body of a visually impaired man was found in a reservoir this morning after an extensive overnight search in Totana on Spain’s Costa Blanca.

THE 50-year-old, well known in the area as an ONCE lottery salesperson, was reported missing on Sunday afternoon after going for a walk early that morning and not returning home.

The Civil Guard, Local Police, the Air Rescue group from the Consortium for Fire Extinction and Rescue, the region’s canine rescue units and Civil Protection began a search, with the help of volunteers.

And just after 9am this morning, his body was discovered by a water delivery driver in a reservoir next to the Camino de Hondales, close to where the search began.

The cause of death is unknown at the moment and the Guardia Civil’s Judicial Police is investigating.

Mayor, Juan José Cánovas, has contacted the family to offer support, who are said to be “deeply grateful” for the work carried out by emergency services and neighbours involved in the search.