> At a Glance
> – Maycon Douglas, 25, was found dead on Jan. 7 on Praia do Sul beach in Nazaré, Portugal
> – He had been missing since New Year’s Eve after leaving the bar where he DJed
> – His car was located days earlier, submerged 20 feet underwater near the Nazaré lighthouse
> – Why it matters: The tragedy has sparked national mourning and raised questions about safety protocols in the coastal town
The body of Maycon Douglas-known to fans as Juicy Rasta-was recovered from Praia do Sul beach exactly one week after he vanished following a New Year’s Eve DJ set.
The Discovery
Maritime officials responded to an alert at 1:50 p.m. on Jan. 7 and confirmed the identity through CNN Portugal. The location was mere meters from where his submerged vehicle had been found days earlier.
Douglas had last been seen leaving the Nazaré bar where he worked, according to friends interviewed by CNN.
Timeline of Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | Leaves bar, heads home; no further contact |
| Jan. 1, 2025 | Search begins; empty car located by lighthouse |
| Jan. 7, 2025 | Body discovered on same beach |
Divers initially found the Volkswagen empty, though his jacket remained inside, the National Maritime Authority reported.
Investigation & Farewell
Portuguese police continue to investigate the circumstances, withholding the cause of death pending autopsy results.
Raquel Coelho, identified by TVI as Douglas’ girlfriend, announced a funeral in Leiria on Jan. 11. Attendees are asked to wear white “to honor light and peace.”
> “Saudade… There is no stronger feeling,” Coelho wrote on Instagram, describing “an emptiness that doesn’t fit in my chest.”
Douglas’ final post on Dec. 30 reflected on an “intense” year, writing: “2026 is vision, discipline and consistency.“
Key Takeaways
- The 25-year-old had 50k Instagram and 22k TikTok followers
- His car was submerged 20 feet underwater near the iconic Nazaré lighthouse
- Authorities found no body during the initial dive search
- Funeral dress code is white, symbolizing light and peace
The coastal town of Nazaré now mourns one of its vibrant entertainers whose final walk home became a mystery spanning seven days.
