British holidaymaker found dead near Lloret de Mar; ID confirmed as Josh Rogers

A British holidaymaker has been found dead in woods near the Costa Brava town of Lloret de Mar, with Spanish police confirming the body is that of Josh Rogers, a Wolverhampton Wanderers fan from the West Midlands. Well-placed Spanish sources said on Wednesday it was highly likely the deceased was Rogers, who went missing at the weekend from his hotel in Lloret de Mar while on a summer trip abroad.

Rogers, a 30-something resident of Bloxwich near Walsall, had been posting about his holiday online in the days leading up to his departure from the UK. He was last seen leaving the hotel for his trip to Lloret de Mar last Friday, and his family and friends had turned to expat communities on social media to help locate him. His body was discovered around 7 p.m. on Tuesday by a man walking in woods near a residential estate just outside Lloret de Mar’s town centre, according to local authorities. The area lies on the outskirts of the popular resort district and is not far from the town centre where holidaymakers gather.

Tributes have poured in for Rogers, described by friends as a well-liked Wolverhampton Wanderers supporter. A GoFundMe appeal has been launched to assist his relatives with travel, repatriation and funeral costs, with the page reporting that it had raised just over £2,000 by mid-afternoon. Organiser Kimberley Lewis said the family is navigating an “incredibly painful time” and facing an unexpected financial burden as they try to bring him home to say goodbye.

The investigation into Rogers’ death is ongoing. Spanish police have said they do not suspect foul play, though the exact cause of death has not yet been determined. Local officers have said the inquiry will consider all routine possibilities as investigators review Rogers’ movements in the days before his body was found and examine his travel documents and hotel records.

The broader context in Spain this past weekend and week has seen several unfortunate incidents involving British visitors. On the Costa del Sol, a 65-year-old man, Andrew Wade, was found dead in an area near Estepona after being reported missing. Drones were employed in the search for Wade, who had been planning to return to the United Kingdom. In the Marbella area, 76-year-old Clifford Wildgoose disappeared from a bar near Puerto Banus and later flew back to the UK after being treated in hospital in Spain. The same day Rogers was found, a separate incident involved a 58-year-old British holidaymaker who drowned at Cap Sant Pere beach in Cambrils, south of Tarragona, with witnesses reporting that his wife raised the alarm. These events underscore the varied and sometimes tragic circumstances that can accompany holidays in popular holiday regions.

Authorities in Spain say they are continuing to monitor conditions and remind travelers to exercise caution while abroad. While Rogers’ family and friends mourn, his case adds to a string of losses that have touched the expatriate and tourist communities across coastal Spain this year. In Lloret de Mar and beyond, local officials emphasize the importance of timely reporting to authorities and ensuring safe travel arrangements for visitors exploring the region during peak seasons. The investigation remains active, and authorities have pledged to share updates as new information becomes available.