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Body Found in Search for Missing U.S. Student Jimmy Gracey in Barcelona

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Authorities in Barcelona have discovered a body at Somorrostro Beach, where they were searching for 20-year-old James 'Jimmy' Gracey, a University of Alabama student who went missing earlier this week. Gracey, who arrived in Barcelona for spring break, was last seen outside the Shoko nightclub around 3 a.m. on Tuesday. His family reported him missing after he failed to return to his rental accommodation. The investigation is ongoing, with police reviewing security footage and attempting to trace his last movements. The U.S. State Department is aware of the situation but has not disclosed further details due to privacy concerns.

Key Details: • Body found at Somorrostro Beach, near Shoko nightclub. • Gracey was last seen on Tuesday around 3 a.m. • He was on a trip to visit friends studying abroad. • U.S. State Department is involved; contact them if a loved one goes missing abroad.

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