The body of Julian Amaral, a 23-year-old British man, was recovered from the Tagus River in Lisbon, Portugal, nearly five days after he went missing during a boat party. Amaral was reported missing on Wednesday, September 2, following the Vida de Jovem Boat Party, which took place on the river. According to unconfirmed reports, police had reviewed CCTV footage showing him falling into the water.
Portugal's Maritime Police confirmed that the body was found on Sunday evening near the Liscont Terminal quay in Alcantara. The recovery involved personnel from the Lisbon Local Maritime Police Command and the Lisbon Regiment of Specialist Firefighters, who were dispatched after an alert at around 7:20 pm. Firefighters recovered the body, and the death was officially certified by a health delegate. The body was then transported to the National Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences in Lisbon for further examination.
Julian's sister, Jennifer, confirmed the discovery of his body, stating, "They have found Julian. He is no longer with us." Earlier, she had made a heartfelt appeal, calling Julian her "baby" and thanking those who had offered support and prayers.
Before the body was found, Portuguese police had suspended their search efforts. On Saturday night, the Maritime Police announced that the search for Amaral, who disappeared on Wednesday at the Alcantara Marina, had been halted without success. The search, coordinated by the Harbour Master and Local Commander of the Lisbon Maritime Police, had involved nautical resources from the Lisbon Harbour Master's Office and the Local Command of the Lisbon Maritime Police. From the following day, searches would continue as part of the National Maritime Authority's daily patrol activities.
Julian was staying with a relative during his holiday in Portugal. A security guard on the boat reportedly told police he saw Julian leave the party just after midnight on Wednesday when the vessel docked at Rocha Conde de Obidos. However, other accounts suggest that Julian disappeared after telling his cousin, who was also at the party, that he was going to the toilet in the basement of the boat around 11:25 pm on Tuesday. Conflicting reports indicate that he vanished after heading to the basement for the bathroom. The boat party had started around 7 pm on Tuesday night and required attendees to wear all-white attire.
British man's body found in Lisbon river days after he went missing during boat party
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- 🇬🇧Metro UK



