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A body discovered Monday in a rural area of eastern Paphos was identified as a 79-year-old man who had been reported missing since May 8, police said, bringing a days-long search operation to a tragic end.
Authorities found the body in an open field near the village of Praetori after an extensive search involving police officers, drones equipped with thermal cameras, sniffer dogs and a helicopter.
According to initial information, investigators had first located the elderly man’s vehicle in the area, prompting large-scale searches that began Sunday both on foot and from the air.
Despite efforts using thermal imaging technology, the man was not immediately found.
The discovery of the body on Monday triggered a full mobilization of emergency and investigative services at the scene.
Police said the body will be transported for a formal autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
The man’s relatives have been informed.
The case remains under investigation.
Background:
Police in Paphos were mobilized Monday after a body was discovered in a rural area, prompting a large-scale response and an ongoing investigation into the identity of the deceased.
Officers rushed to the scene shortly after the discovery was reported and cordoned off the area while investigators began examining the site.
Authorities are looking into several possibilities, including whether the body may belong to a person who had been reported missing in recent days, though officials have not yet confirmed any identity.
Forensic examinations are expected to be carried out at the scene as police work to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.
The body is also expected to undergo identification procedures to establish the exact details of the individual.
No further information was immediately released.
