The Facts
A search led by German police has begun in the area around a Portuguese reservoir, as part of the continued investigation into the disappearance of British child Madeleine McCann 16 years ago.
The area of interest is approximately 30 miles from Praia da Luz, the location of McCann's disappearance in 2007.
The Spin
Narrative A
It's been a significant period of time since McCann disappeared, yet authorities have never given up on uncovering the truth. We must hope that this new search can provide the McCann family the peace and closure they deserve after enduring such an extended and traumatic experience.
Narrative B
Although McCann’s disappearance was a tragedy, it’s unlikely we will ever truly know what happened to her. Investigations into her disappearance have already cost the British taxpayer just short of £13.1M since 2011, while Portuguese authorities have described her case as the most expensive in the nation's history. It is time these vast resources were put to better use, helping locate missing people with a chance of being found.
