Alabama Student Drowns in Barcelona

0:00It's March 20 in Birmingham. Let's get into the news. University of Alabama student Jimmy Gracie drowned in a tragic accident off the coast of Barcelona, Spain. His body was recovered from the waters near the beaches after he went missing earlier this week. Initial medical exams point to him falling into the sea alone, with no signs of foul play. He vanished Tuesday night after leaving a popular nightclub in the Port Olimbegaria. This video captured him walking towards Samara Shrobeach by himself before slipping into the water. Police launched a water search right away, based on those reports. His family has traveled to Barcelona and is struggling to come to terms with the loss. They're deeply grateful for the global support and prayers pouring in, but they've asked for privacy during this tough time. The University of Alabama says the whole campus feels heartbroken, with counseling resources now available to students. Two details from the initial examination show bruises on his body, from hitting rocks over the days he was missing.

1:00A full autopsy is coming up to check for alcohol or other substances. Meanwhile, police found his phone with a local man who said he picked it up on the beach. No theft links so far. Authorities still have a few questions about what led him to the water that night, but the focus now shifts to releasing the body to his family in. Elmhurst, Illinois, for burial.