Body of missing Scot Greg Monks found in Portugal

In Portugal, the search for a missing Scottish tourist culminated in the discovery of a body belonging to Greg Monks, a 38-year-old Glaswegian. Monks had been reported missing on May 28 after attending a stag do in Albufeira with friends. His last known sighting occurred at 3:27 AM near the Cerro de Aguia area, where he was believed to be making his way back to his holiday apartment. His family became concerned later that day when he failed to return home, prompting them to contact local authorities and request assistance tracking his phone. The local police initiated a search operation, which included reviewing CCTV footage. They identified Monks in the residential area at least twice before he disappeared. His family expressed their deep concern, describing him as a family man who would never intentionally worry them in such a way. These worries intensified as they traveled to Portugal to assist in the search, hoping for a safe return. As the search efforts continued, the body was found at the bottom of a ravine, located far from where Monks was last seen. The Policia Judiciaria, the investigative police in Portugal, confirmed the finding and were present at the scene following the discovery of the remains. Tragically, officials stated that the area had rough terrain, which raised concerns about Monks’ safety and the potential for accidents in that environment. The discovery of Greg Monks' body has brought closure to a desperate search, but it raises further questions about how he ended up in such a location. Both family members and local authorities are left wondering about the circumstances leading to his disappearance and what happened during the hours leading up to his tragic end. His death has not only shocked his family but the broader community of those who knew him and followed the search efforts closely.