Missing woman in Sierra de Madrid

[Pelegrin]

Since 24th August Blanca Fernández Ochoa is missing.
Blanca (56) is very popular in Spain because she was the first Spanish woman who won an olimpic medal in ski.
Her car was found yesterday in parking Las Dehesas (Cercedilla). She likes walking alone in Sierra de Madrid and has done two Caminos.
Pilgrims doing the stage Cercedilla -Segovia will see in these days the big deployment (police and helicopters)
in Valle de la Fuenfria and north Sierra.

Blanca Fernández Ochoa, últimas noticias y reacciones al hallazgo del cadáver

17.48 A pesar de que no está confirmado oficialmente que el cuerpo hallado sea el de Blanca, las autoridades comienzan a desmontar el dispositivo....

www.marca.com

 

[Davey Boyd]

I hope she is ok and found soon,

Davey

 

[SabsP]

This is the area...

Las rutas donde se busca a Blanca Fernández Ochoa

Las vías fueron elaboradas en los noventa por la actual concejal de Hacienda de Cercedilla, también técnico de Medio Ambiente

elpais.com

 

[KinkyOne]

Oh, my

She's just a bit older than me and coming from the nation where alpine skiing is national sport I remember her well watching every single TV broadcast of skiing championship for years.
EDIT: Her father brother was also well known alpine skier and has a statue right on the Camino in the center (pedestrian zone) of Cercedilla.

Hope she's OK and nothing bad happened to her.

 

[Pelegrin]

Oh, my

She's just a bit older than me and coming from the nation where alpine skiing is national sport I remember her well watching every single TV broadcast of skiing championship for years.
Her father was also well known alpine skier and has a statue right on the Camino in the center (pedestrian zone) of Cercedilla.

Hope she's OK and nothing bad happened to her.

The statue in Cercedilla is of her brother Paco, olympic gold medal.

 

[KinkyOne]

The statue in Cercedilla is of her brother Paco, olympic gold medal.

Ooops, Francisco Fernandez Ochoa was her brother??? Didn't know that. Thanks.
Here's the photo:

 

[Pelegrin]

Ooops, Francisco Fernandez Ochoa was her brother??? Didn't know that. Thanks.
Here's the photo:

View attachment 64327

Yes, more known as Paquito.
In Spain brothers and sisters always have the same family names because women don't change them after marriage.

 

[KinkyOne]

I remember in albergue in Pajares on Salvador the staircase from the dinning/living room to the dormitories on the first floor decorated by different brands of skis. One of them were Elan. Very famous Slovenian brand on which Ingemar Stenmark won all those medals and wins. I was so proud (being a Slovenian)

And when I walked past Paco's statue I can say that I was equaly proud that I knew who the Ochoa family was in the world of Alpine skiing. Ah, even at this age a person can still be a little child I guess

 

[Anniesantiago]

I hope she is ok and found soon,

Davey

I hope so too.

 

[KinkyOne]

After 10 days I think there aren't much chances, sorry to say. Maybe a little bit depending on cause (bleeding?), provisions (water?), clothes (hypothermia) etc. She being still very sporty and fit as the article says I'm still hoping for the best.

 

[MinaKamina]

The remains of Blanca Fernández Ochoa have been found at a distance of approximately 2.5 hours walking from where her car was parked.

RIP Blanca.

https://www.larazon.es/deportes/hal...-mujer-en-los-montes-de-cercedilla-CO24808785

 

[Pelegrin]

Sad news.
Her body was found in Peñota peak. That is located 2 hours West from Puerto de la Fuenfria.
Peñota peak is a rocky area complicated to walk in dry that.can be very dangerous in wet terrain. Maybe a storm happened.
Montañera descansa en paz.

 

[Anniesantiago]

How sad.
The article stated there were no signs of violence.
An autopsy is pending.

RIP Peregrina.

 

[t2andreo]

I know this is redundant, but here is the story from La Voz de Galicia:

Hallado en la sierra el cuerpo de Blanca Fernández Ochoa

La exdeportista llevaba 11 días desaparecida. Su cadáver apareció en el Pico de la Peñota

www.lavozdegalicia.es

RIP Blanca

 

[wayfarer]

Our condolences to her family and friends.
May she Rest In Peace.

 

[MinaKamina]

According to sources near the investigation, the remains show signs of a fall, with a wound to the head.



https://elpais.com/deportes/2019/09/04/actualidad/1567596684_309463.html?ssm=TW_CM

 

[malingerer]

According to sources near the investigation, the remains show signs of a fall, with a wound to the head.



https://elpais.com/deportes/2019/09/04/actualidad/1567596684_309463.html?ssm=TW_CM

RIP Lady.

Via con Dios

The Malingerer.

 

[KinkyOne]

Sad.

 

[Anniesantiago]

CNN posted this today:

Body of Olympic skier Blanca Fernandez Ochoa found near Madrid

The body of Spanish Olympic skier Blanca Fernandez Ochoa has been found in the mountains outside Madrid, almost two weeks after she was last seen alive.

www.cnn.com

 

[Tincatinker]

Buen camino Peregrina

Some wine for your blood, a fire for your spark

 

[VNwalking]

May you have peace...
Buen camino, peregrina.

 

[DBride]

Rest in peace.

 

[Icacos]

So sad. Condolences to her family.

 

[nycwalking]

RIP.

 

[Bala]

So sad to learn of this. May she rest in peace.

 

[Aida Yuan]

So sad to hear this. May you rest in peace.

 

[ISABEL linares]

Since 24th August Blanca Fernández Ochoa is missing.
Blanca (56) is very popular in Spain because she was the first Spanish woman who won an olimpic medal in ski.
Her car was found yesterday in parking Las Dehesas (Cercedilla). She likes walking alone in Sierra de Madrid and has done two Caminos.
Pilgrims doing the stage Cercedilla -Segovia will see in these days the big deployment (police and helicopters)
in Valle de la Fuenfria and north Sierra.

Blanca Fernández Ochoa, últimas noticias y reacciones al hallazgo del cadáver

17.48 A pesar de que no está confirmado oficialmente que el cuerpo hallado sea el de Blanca, las autoridades comienzan a desmontar el dispositivo....

www.marca.com

They found the body for Blanca Fernandez Ochoa in the mountains. Descanse en Paz.

 

[Tony Bobcat]

Since 24th August Blanca Fernández Ochoa is missing.
Blanca (56) is very popular in Spain because she was the first Spanish woman who won an olimpic medal in ski.
Her car was found yesterday in parking Las Dehesas (Cercedilla). She likes walking alone in Sierra de Madrid and has done two Caminos.
Pilgrims doing the stage Cercedilla -Segovia will see in these days the big deployment (police and helicopters)
in Valle de la Fuenfria and north Sierra.

Blanca Fernández Ochoa, últimas noticias y reacciones al hallazgo del cadáver

17.48 A pesar de que no está confirmado oficialmente que el cuerpo hallado sea el de Blanca, las autoridades comienzan a desmontar el dispositivo....

www.marca.com

Sorry to hear the sad news, at least she died enjoying what she loved.

 

[MinaKamina]

According to sources near the investigation, the remains show signs of a fall, with a wound to the head.



https://elpais.com/deportes/2019/09/04/actualidad/1567596684_309463.html?ssm=TW_CM

The news about a fall appears not to be true. Blanca Fernández Ochoa had no wounds to her head, and she was found in a location that cannot be reached by falling or rolling. The place is described as a 'mirador' a spot of naural beauty with a great view over the sierra.

"all the indications found by the investigators assure that the death would not have been caused by an accident, since the body did not present signs of violence and was found in a natural position."

https://www.diezminutos.es/famosos-...984/blanca-fernandez-ochoa-detalles-autopsia/

 

[Galuh]

The news about a fall appears not to be true. Blanca Fernández Ochoa had no wounds to her head, and she was found in a location that cannot be reached by falling or rolling. The place is described as a 'mirador' a spot of naural beauty with a great view over the sierra.

"all the indications found by the investigators assure that the death would not have been caused by an accident, since the body did not present signs of violence and was found in a natural position."

https://www.diezminutos.es/famosos-...984/blanca-fernandez-ochoa-detalles-autopsia/

If this is the case, RIP Blanca

 

[jerbear]

PAX

 

[ISABEL linares]

PAX

Her family said it does not matter how she died,they just want Blanca Que Descanse en Paz.