A 67-YEAR-OLD man was found dead in a mangrove area of Lower Takas Baybay, Barangay 1, San Carlos City on October 25.

The victim was identified by the police as Condrado Ramos of Lower Santa Filomena, Barangay 1, San Carlos City.

Based on the report of San Carlos City Police Station, the victim may have had tuberculosis attack while looking for a bakhaw tree to be used as Christmas tree at the mangrove area.

He was found unconscious in a small pathway.

The medical officer of San Carlos City was duly informed to conduct post mortem examination of the person, the police report stated.