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Body Recovered from Wreckage of Plane Carrying Emiliano Sala

A body has been recovered in the search for Cardiff City player Emiliano Sala.

The wreckage of the plane carrying the striker and pilot David Ibbotson was discovered on Sunday on the seabed off Guernsey.

According to Sky Sports, a body was visible in the Piper Malibu light aircraft, and it has now been recovered.

A statement from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch read:

"Following extensive visual examination of the accident site using the remotely operated vehicle (ROV), it was decided to attempt recovery operations.

"In challenging conditions, the AAIB and its specialist contractors successfully recovered the body previously seen amidst the wreckage.