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Greek Autopsy Confirms Michele Bourda Died by Drowning, No Foul Play Suspected

Her remains were found on an islet roughly 40km from Ofrynio after a month-long search.

Overview

  • Medical experts said an autopsy showed she almost certainly drowned, and Greek police ruled out third‑party involvement.
  • A passing yacht spotted her remains near Fidonisi, far down the coast from where she disappeared on 1 August.
  • She vanished from a sunbed at Ofrynio beach while her husband slept, with money, glasses and medication left behind.
  • Identification relied on the swimsuit she was last seen wearing and evidence of a prior chest operation, with no other injuries reported.
  • Her husband has filed a complaint over the speed and scope of the search, and the UK Foreign Office says it is supporting the family.