The husband of a woman missing in Greece has confirmed her dead from only her remains.

Michele Bourda, 59, disappeared from the beach of Ofrinio, near the city of Kavala, more than a month ago.

She was found on a yacht near the privately owned islet of Fidonisi, Greek coastguard confirmed.

Her husband Christos said he was ‘utterly devastated’ by the news and said he would pursue charges against authorities for their ‘criminally slow’ response.

He added that he had struggled to recognise his wife from her bones.

‘I did what I could to recognise my wife because she was only bones … It’s a tragedy’, he said.

Michele’s remains were discovered 40km from where she disappeared on a sun lounger.

CCTV showed the couple enjoying crepes on the beach just hours before the incident.

Her body wa

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