A decomposed body of an adult male was discovered along the railway line on Eastbury Drive, Phoenix on Tuesday morning.
KZN VIP Emergency Services were alerted after a concerned resident investigated a foul smell in the area. Upon searching the vicinity, the resident discovered the body of an adult male suspended from a tree in an advanced state of decomposition.
KZN VIP Emergency Teams responded to the scene, the male declared deceased on scene by medics
Based on the initial observations, it is believed the incident may be consistent with an apparent suicide.
However, the exact cause of death and circumstances leading up to the incident cannot be confirmed at this stage and remain the subject of an investigation by the South African Police Service (SAPS).
SAPS attended the scene and have taken over the investigation. All emergency services were in attendance.
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