Police found a body on Wednesday afternoon. It was found on a remote coast near Avdimou. This happened during the search for Vladislav Baumgartner. He is a Russian businessman. He has been missing since January 7th. The discovery casts a sad shadow on the search.
The body was found in a difficult area. This area is between Pissouri and Avdimou. Search teams had been looking there for a long time. They used drones to help find him. The body was close to where Mr. Baumgartner was last seen. This has led to speculation. People think the body might be the 56-year-old businessman.
Police are working with British police. They secured the area quickly. An examination will happen on Thursday. This will help find out how the person died. It will also help identify the person. DNA and dental records may be used.
The search for Mr. Baumgartner started after he was reported missing. He was involved in big business deals. The search used many resources. Finding the body nearby is a big moment. It could bring closure to the search. However, it is not confirmed yet. The investigation is moving carefully. They want to find out what happened.