Man's body found in Papar river
Published on: Sunday, May 04, 2025
Published on: Sun, May 04, 2025
By: Jeremy Zabala Text Size: The body was found by a passerby. PAPAR: A man's body was discovered floating near Sungai Kogopon, close to the water treatment plant, on Sunday afternoon. District police chief Supt Kamaruddin Ambo Sakka said the deceased, believed to be between 30 and 35 years old, was found by a passerby at about 12.30pm. The body was found naked and without any form of identification on a rocky riverbank. Police confirmed the body was bloated and already in the process of decomposition. Members of the public who have missing family members are urged to come forward to assist with identification. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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