A body was found on the beach of Castelo of Queijo, in Porto, Portugal. The discovery occurred in circumstances that have not yet been clarified by the authorities. The identity of the deceased remains unknown at the time of the initial discovery.
Achado in the tourist region generates mobilization
Castelo’s Queijo is located in one of the most frequented areas by tourists in the coastal city. The discovery of the body led to the immediate call of the emergency services and local police. Rescue Equipes attended the scene to confirm the death and initiate standard investigation procedures.
Investigação in progress
The causes of death remain under investigation. Não there is preliminary information about how the body arrived on the beach or how long it remained in the location before being found. Peritos are collecting evidence to determine the exact circumstances of the death.
Autoridades performed the following actions:
- Isolamento from the scene preservation area
- Coleta of statements from possible witnesses
- Perícia technical on site
- Encaminhamento of the body for necropsy examination
- Verificação of reported missing persons
Próximas investigation steps
Análises forensics must indicate whether there was involvement of third parties or whether it was a natural death. The autopsy will provide information about the time of death and possible causes. Investigadores work to establish the identity of the deceased through dental records, DNA or documentation if they still have belongings.
Portuguese police are appealing to anyone with relevant information to contact local authorities.
