Tagic fate: Missing Spaniards identified 40 years later!

Tagic fate: Missing Spaniards identified 40 years later!

In Spain, a Cold Case, which was over 40 years old, was solved, which came to the surface due to the devastating unit weather in late 2024. Miguel Morales Molina, who was missing in August 1984 in Durcal, province of Granada, was identified as a homeless after a long life. In November 2024, his body was found in an flooded orange grove, about 500 kilometers from his home town. The identity could be confirmed by fingerprints. His family had already officially declared him dead in 2016 after numerous years without signs of life.

Morales lived for a long time as a homeless person in Valencia, where he lived under a bridge, according to reports from acquaintances. He had no documents, no contact with doctors and did not pay off any money from banks. Reports from his past illuminate a turbulent living environment. His former partner, Maria Montserrat, stated that he abused her during her relationship and had submitted the divorce shortly before his disappearance.

The devastating effects of the storm

At the same time, the weather phenomenon "cold drops" raged in Spain, which makes the search for moral 'remains and the identification of other victims made great difficult things. This historical storm led to at least 95 deaths in the Valencia region, with 92 deaths to complain about in Valencia alone. There are also other deaths in Kastilien-La Mancha and Málaga. The Mayor of Paiporta spoke of possible dozens of other losses.

The heavy rains flooded, destroyed buildings and damaged infrastructure. Reports on derailed high -speed trains and trapped people in different buildings are also alarming. Over 1,000 rescue workers, including the UME military emergency aid unit, are in action. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has promised quick help while the EU offers support and the Copernicus satellite system was activated to coordinate the rescue teams. Experts warn that such extreme weather events could occur more often in the future and indicate the effects of climate change.

homelessness in Spain

The story of Miguel Morales also highlights the continued homelessness in Spain, currently around 28,500 homeless people. According to a study by the consulting company EY, extensive investments are required to combat this complex problem. The causes are complex and range from poverty and unemployment to health problems to broken family relationships. The EY report emphasizes that it is urgently necessary to develop new social living space initiatives.

In 2022, 28,552 homeless people were counted, which means a frightening increase by 24.5 percent compared to 2012. The majority of the homeless are men, the proportion of women has increased in recent years. In order to counteract this social problem, the report calls for the creation of 10,000 apartments and the dialogue between investors, individuals and administrations.

The linking of the tragedies of Miguel Morales and the devastating effects of the weather for the century illustrates the fragility of human life in the context of social abuse and natural disasters, which are reinforced by climate change.