Body Found in Turia River: Friend Arrested for Failing to Help

Valencia, Spain – In a tragic turn of events, the lifeless body of a 20-year-old man was discovered in the Turia River near Manises, Valencia. The National Police have arrested a 19-year-old friend of the victim on charges of failing to provide assistance. According to police reports, the friend allegedly witnessed the young man's fall into the river early Sunday morning but failed to alert authorities and left the scene. "He admitted to attempting to rescue his friend but ultimately abandoning the effort," a police spokesperson stated. The video footage shows police officers retrieving the body from the river and later apprehending the suspect at a local police station. This incident serves as a somber reminder of the importance of bystander intervention in emergencies.