Woman Falls into Keelung River After Sending Photos to Relatives; Firefighters Recover Body
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A woman was reported missing after taking photos by the Keelung River and sending them to relatives.
- Firefighters located her body floating in the river near the Ruicing Bridge, which marks the border between Keelung and New Taipei.
- Police preliminarily ruled out foul play, suspecting suicide due to her history of expressing suicidal thoughts.
A woman in Keelung has died after falling into the Keelung River. The incident began when a relative, identified by the surname Zhou, received photos from the deceased, identified by the surname Ke, showing her by the river. Concerned about potential suicidal intentions, Zhou immediately contacted the authorities.
Police and firefighters were dispatched to the scene near the Ruicing Bridge, a location on the Keelung River bordering Keelung and New Taipei. Upon arrival, emergency personnel discovered the woman floating in the river. Firefighters were able to retrieve her body, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.
An initial investigation by the police at the site found no signs of struggle, forced entry, or any indication of homicide. Family members informed the police that the woman had recently taken photos by the river before her disappearance and had a history of expressing suicidal thoughts. Based on this information, authorities are preliminarily considering suicide as the cause of death.
The Keelung District Prosecutor's Office has been notified and will conduct an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. The report includes contact information for suicide prevention hotlines.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.