Overview

• James Nunan, 34, remains missing after his yacht Kehaar was found roughly 50 miles off Gran Canaria and his dog Thumbelina was recovered alive and identified by microchip.
• Judicial officials in Las Palmas assigned the case to Court of Instruction Number Three and granted police permission to geolocate his phone and other devices.
• Spain’s Civil Guard confirmed an urgent ‘pan‑pan’ call linked to the vessel was reported between August 24 and 25, shortly before the boat was recovered.
• Nunan was last seen on August 18 in Las Palmas after visiting Paddy’s Anchor; CCTV and records show a 10:39 p.m. kebab purchase, his backpack was reportedly stolen, and his passport was reported lost or stolen the next day.
• A kebab shop worker told reporters Nunan appeared very drunk that night; Essex Police and the UK Foreign Office are supporting the family and liaising with Spanish authorities and Interpol as relatives continue public appeals.