Body found near Wanli Fishing Port lighthouse, tattoos on arms
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A body, believed to be a man in his 40s, was discovered near the red lighthouse in Wanli Fishing Port.
- The deceased was found trapped among wave-dissipating blocks and showed signs of prolonged immersion in seawater.
- Authorities are investigating to identify the man, who had tattoos on both arms.
Authorities in New Taipei City are investigating the discovery of a body found trapped among concrete wave-dissipating blocks near the red lighthouse in Wanli Fishing Port. The deceased, estimated to be a man in his 40s, was found on the afternoon of July 1st.
Emergency services were alerted and retrieved the body from the water. Preliminary examination indicated that the man had been deceased for some time, with his body showing signs of swelling due to prolonged exposure to seawater. He was wearing a black short-sleeved shirt and black shorts, and had distinct tattoos on both arms.
Investigators have cordoned off the area for evidence collection. Currently, no identification documents were found on the deceased, making his identity unknown. The Jinshan Police Precinct is comparing the description with recent missing person reports to determine his identity. The cause of death awaits clarification pending an autopsy by the prosecutor.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.