Body discovered in Letaba river

Police have begun their investigations after the body of the naked man was discovered by farmworkers.


The body of an unidentified man was found floating in the Letaba River on Friday, April 6, Letaba Herald reports.

The police in Ritavi, Limpopo, have begun their investigations after the body of the naked man, believed to be in his 40s, was discovered by farmworkers.

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It is reported that the body was already in a state of decomposition.

The identity of the deceased is still unknown, and the motive and cause of death is also unknown.

Anyone with information on this incident and who can assist on the identification of the deceased may contact Detective Warrant Officer B.K. HOMU at 082 549 5535 or the crime stop number 0860010111 or the crime line SMS 32211 or the nearest police station.

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