A passerby made a macabre discovery this Friday around 1:30 p.m. during a walk. According to Actu.fra man dressed in fisherman's clothing was found dead in the Tarn, in Millau (Aveyron). The body of this individual, aged around fifty, was recovered by firefighters.
It was at midday, near rue Etienne-Delmas, that the man's remains were seen in the Tarn river. The man was half submerged in water, according to details from the Aveyron Departmental Fire and Rescue Service (Sdis 12). Firefighters pulled the body out of the water and tried to revive the victim, to no avail. The man was in cardiorespiratory arrest.
The body of the victim identified, the investigation continues
At this time, it is impossible to understand the circumstances of this fisherman's death. An investigation is underway to determine the reasons for his death. The police were able to identify the victim because she had her identification papers on her. The investigation is continuing.
According to initial information, the man fell from the bank, fatally injuring his head. The fisherman was dead when help arrived and no witness was able to confirm this theory of the tragic accident.