Police investigating the disappearance of British round-the-world sailor James Nunan have said they believe he likely fell from the mast of his yacht off Gran Canaria. The 34-year-old, from Colchester, has been missing for over a month after a night out in Las Palmas.
Detectives suspect Nunan had an accident at sea, noting that his life jacket and climbing harness were missing from his vessel. A Civil Guard source said: 'The main hypothesis is that James could have suffered an accident as he tried to climb up the mast in adverse wind and sea conditions.'
Nunan was last seen at a police station around 6.15am on August 19, reporting his passport missing. Earlier, he had been at an Irish pub and a kebab shop. His yacht was found about 50 miles off Gran Canaria with his dog Thumbelina alone on board.
His half-sister Nikita Goddard said the search has been 'emotionally and physically exhausting'. The FBI has joined the investigation, and Spanish authorities have been granted permission to track Nunan's phone and other devices.
