A body found in a sea area off the Akamas peninsula on Monday morning will undergo an autopsy on Thursday, as police continue efforts to establish the identity of the man, who remains unknown, according to Cyprus Police.
A 48-year-old man who was in the area fishing discovered the body in an advanced state of decomposition at around 5:45 on Monday morning. Officers from the Paphos Police Directorate and a Port Police vessel responded to the scene, which was cordoned off for examination and evidence collection. All prescribed procedures were followed.
The cause of death is expected to be established at the autopsy. The investigation is being conducted by Polis Chrysochous Police Station and Paphos CID. Police are examining the possibility that the body belongs to a person on their missing persons list.
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