Feb 16 • 16:21 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Man's body found by the banks of the Sanhauá River, in Greater João Pessoa

A man's body was discovered near the Sanhauá River in Bayeux, Brazil, suspected to be a victim of recent violence.

On Monday, October 16, a man's body was found on the banks of the Sanhauá River in Bayeux, located in the Greater João Pessoa region of Paraíba, Brazil. A local fisherman first discovered the body and alerted the authorities, leading the Fire Department to conduct a search using a boat. Upon inspection, the teams located the body concealed in nearby vegetation. As of the last report update, the victim's identity had not yet been determined.

According to Sergeant Delgado from the Fire Department, the condition of the body suggests that the death occurred recently and may be the result of a stabbing or similar violence, as there was a noticeable injury to the head consistent with a puncture wound. The body was found with relative ease, indicating it had not been submerged for long and was partially hidden among the bushes in the area.

This discovery is set to be investigated by the Civil Police, who will take over the case to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the man's death. The body has been scheduled for transfer to the Institute of Scientific Police (IPC) for forensic examinations, which will be crucial in determining the cause of death and the identity of the victim, as the community awaits more information about this incident.

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