Third day of Maddie search in Algarve dam could be the last

Written By Lara Silva

The search for Maddie McCann at the Arade Dam in Algarve is expected to conclude this Thursday, although the results of the investigations have so far been inconclusive. There are no plans to extend the operations, despite the delay caused by adverse weather conditions on Tuesday.

Several inspectors and experts have been deployed to the dam for the searches this week. The operation also involves tracking dogs, sensors, drones, and a boat.

On Wednesday, a small machine was used to clear the terrain and facilitate the collection of soil samples.

The Judiciary Police is expected to communicate the results of this operation in a press conference upon the completion of the search.

The operation was requested by the German police, who suspect Christian Bruckner’s involvement in the disappearance of the British child in 2007. He was made a suspect back in April of 2022. 

However, the operation is also being followed by the Metropolitan Police of London.

Mark Cranwell, Chief Inspector from the United Kingdom, is on-site to inform the McCann family of any developments. 

The searches are going on in the Arade Dam, located 50 kilometers from Praia da Luz where Madeleine McCann disappeared at 3 years old in 2007.

Stay up to date
Subscribe To Portugal.com's Newsletter

Receive the latest news, travel information, stories, offers and more!

Invalid email address
Give it a try. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Join our FB group Portugal Travel & Living for all things Portugal and news updates

Related Articles

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Follow Us

635FansLike
13,588FollowersFollow
159FollowersFollow

Most Popular

Portugal’s Golden Visa: Why Proposed 10-Year Citizenship Changes Shouldn’t Delay Your Plans!

As we recently mentioned, Portugal’s Assembly of the Republic voted to approve a significant reshaping of the citizenship timeline. The bill would extend the...

Portugal Passes New Nationality Law That Tightens the Path to Citizenship; Final Review Rests with the President

On October 28, 2025, Portugal’s Parliament approved sweeping changes to the Nationality Law. The final vote saw 157 votes in favor and 64 against...

The Latest Proposed Changes to Portugal’s Citizenship Law

The Portuguese Parliament is currently reviewing significant changes to its citizenship law, which were first announced in June 2025. The proposed reforms (which are...

Latest Articles