British woman's husband identified her only by bones after she was found dead in Greece.

Tragic case of a British woman

According to The Sun: The husband of 59-year-old Michele Bourda, who was found dead weeks after disappearing in Greece, made a horrifying statement.

Her partner Chris, 66, revealed that he had to identify his wife “by her bones.”

Michele went missing on August 1 while Chris was sleeping on a sunbed at Ofrynio Beach in Kavala.

Her personal belongings, including glasses, medication, and a towel, were left behind.

Authorities reported that she was last seen in a bikini, yellow beach shoes, and red sunglasses.

Chris immediately called the police but was frustrated with their response, describing it as “useless” and “criminally slow.”

Later, the police discovered his wife's remains on a small island, Fidonisi, 40 km off the coast.

“I am completely devastated. I did everything I could to identify my wife because it was only bones... It’s a tragedy,” Chris said.

He also plans to sue local authorities for mishandling the case.

Criticism of law enforcement

Chris sharply criticizes the actions of law enforcement, stating, “The investigation was not conducted properly.”

“I already filed a complaint against the police and coast guard because they responded too slowly to my wife's disappearance,” he added.

Unfortunately, Chris felt that such an outcome was inevitable: “I anticipated this.”

He recalled how he panicked upon waking and searched for Michele on the beach, checking restrooms and asking vacationers:

“Once, when I asked a waiter if my wife was missing, he laughed.”

Only after he explained about “psychological issues” was he taken seriously.

Chris also noted that the police arrived at the scene only two hours later.

Chris expressed belief that the police did not act quickly or effectively, never using dogs, drones, or helicopters. He also noted that boats went out to sea only in the mornings or evenings to “not disturb tourists.”

He spoke with frustration about the feeling of neglect: “The police showed no interest, sitting in the office in the shade or just standing under trees.”

Michele, who had previously struggled with depression and anxiety, had gone missing in London before but was quickly found.

“If she had seen a psychiatrist earlier and received the necessary treatment, she could be alive,” Chris concluded.

This tragedy raises serious questions about the local law enforcement's response to missing persons cases. The lack of a swift response can not only exacerbate the trauma for relatives but also lead to worse outcomes. The case of Michele Bourda has become a highlight against the backdrop of all the shortcomings in the security and rescue system in tourist areas.

Chris now plans to fight for justice in memory of his wife, striving to prevent such tragedies from happening again.