A body was found in the water transfer canal as it passes through Orihuela Costa just after 8:00 a.m. on Friday morning. The body was found floating on the water at a point between the municipalities of Orihuela and San Miguel de Salinas.
Orihuela Local Police officers and members of the Provincial Fire Brigade Consortium attended the scene. The Civil Guard is currently investigating the incident although the cause of death is still to be confirmed.
The body was removed from the water, after which an examination was to take place for signs of violence.
The Trasvase canal is a very popular route for cyclists. Given his attire, the officers suspect that he could be one of the many two-wheeled enthusiasts who regularly travel along the track that runs parallel to the water infrastructure, in the mornings.
This service road was once also used by cars, although access to any vehicle other than the CHS maintenance crews is currently prohibited. The river basin authority took measures to make it difficult for cars to access the road by erecting gates at all entrances, although it does allow access to cyclists and pedestrians.
The canal connects the La Pedrera reservoir and Campo de Cartagena through the Orihuela and Pilar coastline for more than 60 kilometres.
