Italian officials in charge of the Concordia cleanup said the remains found inside the ship near the third deck could be of 33-year-old Russel Rebello, a waiter from Mumbai.
The body is reportedly in an advanced state of decay, representatives of Italy's Civil Protection said.
"Scuba divers have located the body of one of the missing victims inside the ship near the third deck," the Civil Protection officials said adding that some details have led them to believe that it could be [the body] of Russel Rebello.
Rebello was hailed a hero for saving lives before losing his own when the ship sank.
The body of Italian passenger Maria Grazia Tricarichi is still missing, Italian news agency ANSA reported.
The disaster on January 13, 2012 claimed 32 lives when the Costa Concordia cruise ship ran aground and partially sank off Giglio island.
The ship, carrying 4,252 people from all over the world, was on the first leg of a cruise around the Mediterranean Sea, starting from Civitavecchia in Lazio, when it hit a reef during an unofficial near-shore salute to the local islanders.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors


Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share


Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor


Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements


Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
