KOTA BELUD: The body of a 46-year-old foreigner was found washed ashore at Kampung Rampayan Laut, here, Saturday.
The victim, believed to have fallen into the sea while fishing, was discovered by a member of the public at 8.55am, who immediately alerted the authorities.
District Police Chief Supt Shahrudin Mat Husain said a team was dispatched to the scene.
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The body was sent to the Kota Belud Hospital Forensic Unit for a post-mortem. Police have classified the case as sudden death urged witnesses to come forward with any information.