Body found near La Concepcion reservoir

A MUMMIFIED body was found at the side of a road near La Concepcion reservoir in Istan.

The body was found by some Germans who were walking in the area and alerted the emergency services.

It is in an advanced state of decomposition, in some places reduced to just bones.

An investigation into the death has been launched as there are signs of a blow to the head.

An autopsy examination is being carried out to determine the cause of death.

The fact that the body was dressed and covered in mud suggests that it may have been buried and only uncovered recently by heavy rains.