Body of elderly woman found floating near Kuching City Mosque
KUCHING (July 26): The body of an elderly woman was found floating face down near the Kuching City Mosque around 10.45am today.
Kuching District Police Chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the discovery was made following a distress call from a member of the public.
Upon arriving at the scene near the Pangkalan Panjang jetty, police found the fully-clothed body of a woman believed to be a local Malay in her 70s.
'The victim was wearing a blue, long-sleeved shirt, blue long pants and a pink headscarf.
'No identification documents were found on the victim,' Alexson said in a statement.
A medical team from Sarawak General Hospital later confirmed the woman's death.
Police are investigating the case and advised the public not to speculate to protect the victim's family.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Kuching Central Police Station Chief ASP Marshall Ajin at 012-8088195, Sergeant Norman at 012-8787479, or visit the nearest police station. dead body investigation Kuching police
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