Man found dead

Thursday, December 29, 2011

A DEAD body of a man was found floating in sea Wednesday at Purok Malipayon, Barangay 35, Bacolod City.

Police Officer 2 Johnny De la Peña described the victim to be 55 to 60 years old, medium built, wearing black short pants, stripes jacket and with a glove in his right hand.

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A fishnet containing crabs was seen attached to the suspect.

Resident in the area could not identify the suspect. Some residents, however, reported to police that the victim was also seen regularly walking or riding on his bicycle in the area.

Police believe the man drowned while collecting crabs while collecting crabs near the seawall. An autopsy will be conducted on the victim to determine the cause of his death.