A body has been discovered in the search for Greg Monks, a Scottish man who went missing in Portugal. The 38-year-old from Cambuslang was reported missing by friends after leaving the main strip in Albufeira during a stag party in the early hours of 28 May.
The Portuguese national Policia Judiciaria confirmed that a man's body was found in the Cerro de Aguia area on Wednesday morning. Greg's sisters have paid tribute to him, describing him as an "amazing boy" who would "be missed every day".
Greg Monks was reported missing in Portugal last week while on a stag party
The Policia Judiciaria stated that Greg's disappearance was reported to the Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR) on 28 May. The area where the body was found is approximately 3.1 miles (5km) from the main Albufeira strip, where Greg was last seen by his friends.
The Foreign Office said they were supporting Mr Monks' family
On a Facebook page set up after his disappearance, Greg's sisters, Jillian and Carlyn, expressed their devastation and gratitude for the overwhelming support they received. They shared heartfelt messages, saying, "[We] didn't think it would end like this. We are absolutely devastated." They remembered Greg as someone who "was friends with everyone and always made us laugh."
The Polícia Judiciária mentioned that the body was found on a "vacant and very uneven lot" and that an autopsy would be conducted in due course. The Foreign Office has also confirmed that they are supporting Greg's family and are in contact with local authorities.
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