Body of missing autistic boy, 12, found 10 days after youngster vanished during storm in Spain
Comment now Next AN AUTISTIC boy who went missing during terrifying Spanish floods at the start of the month has been found dead. The 12-year-old, named only as Rami, disappeared on October 4 during a storm which sparked torrential rain near Barcelona. Rami, 12, has been found dead after going missing during terrifying Spanish floods at the start of the month Credit: Facebook Partially submerged vehicles in floodwaters in Granollers during a storm which sparked torrential rain near Barcelona Credit: Reuters Advertisement Rami’s body was found by a fisherman off the popular Les Botigues Beach in the holiday resort of Sitges on Wednesday afternoon. He suffered level 2 autism and had reportedly fled his home during the night because he was frightened and disorientated by the weather. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Email address Please provide a valid email. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now receive top stories, breaking news, and more, straight to your email. A missing person’s appeal described the youngster as “highly vulnerable”. Maritime Police said the boy had likely been dead for some time before he was found as his body showed signs of decomposition. Read more in Spain SPAIN PAIN New tourist tax being rolled out in Spain this December with costs set to soar FALL TRAGEDY Brit tourist dies after 'plunging down third-floor stairwell' in Spain hotel Fingerprint testing confirmed the body belonged to Rami as his heartbroken family were quickly notified. Catalan president Salvador Illa paid tribute to Rami, saying: “There are no words for such painful moments. “All my affection and warmth to the family and friends of the boy missing in Granollers. “Thanks to all the emergency teams who have worked tirelessly during these difficult days.” Advertisement Most read in The Sun TAKE NOTE New GCSE exam rule being rolled out in England next month in curriculum shake-up COP 'SHAME' Police Interceptors star 'went dogging with cop after sending her sexual pics' BRIT 'BRONX' Inside 'Hunger Games' estate where locals fear 'chase or kill' balaclava gangs BLING BOAST Albanian burglar poses next to £300k Rolls-Royce as he fights THIRD deportation Two people had died between October 4 and 5, due to the storms. A 75-year-old man was found dead after a campsite wall collapsed on top of him in Tordera close to the Costa Brava coastline. Another man was trapped in a flooded garage in Montornes del Valles where he drowned. Urgent flood warnings were in place between Barcelona and the border with southwestern France as residents were urged to stay at home. Both the Ridaura and Daro rivers had burst their banks sparking chaos close to residential areas. Advertisement Rescuers said more than 200 millimetres – over eight inches – of rain had been recorded in several locations in the Barcelona region. Comment now