Foreigner found floating in Hilutungan Channel

A fisherman found a decomposing body floating in the Hilutungan Channel off Cordova town yesterday morning. Police believe the dead man could be a foreigner because of his build and could be between 40 to 50 years old. The man was only wearing khaki short pants when found.

SPO1 Laurencio Wagwag of the Cordova police said the fisherman had sought the help of project director of the Hilutungan Marine Sanctuary Timoteo Menguito who immediately called the police.

Five fishermen helped bring the body to Cordova. The fishermen were met by the police and personnel of a funeral parlor. Police have requested for an autopsy to determine the cause of his death.