A body in an advanced state of decomposition was discovered in the sea off the Akamas peninsula at around 5:45 am on Easter Monday by a 48-year-old man who was fishing in the area, police said.
The body is that of a male whose identity remains unknown. Police are investigating whether the deceased features on their missing persons list.
Officers from the Paphos Police Directorate and a Port Police vessel responded to the scene. The area was cordoned off for examination and evidence collection, and all prescribed procedures were followed.
The cause of death is expected to be determined following an autopsy scheduled for today.
