The body was reportedly seen by passersby who alerted the authorities.

Officers from Alberton SAPS and SAPS search and rescue as well as CPS Security officers and a Netcare 911 paramedic responded to the scene.

According to Shawn Herbst, media liaison officer for Netcare 911, a fully developed fetus of a boy including the placenta was found by members of the public and the fetus was pronounced dead by a Netcare 911 paramedic on the scene.

According to him, it is unknown how long the body had been there.

A case will be opened to investigate what happened said Captain Manare Ramotshela, spokesperson for Alberton SAPS.

Anyone with information that can assist police can contact Alberton SAPS on 011 861 6800.

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