The naked remains of an unidentified man was discovered hanging from a tree in an open field between Riet River and an area known as Chubbies Garage – KZN.
A resident contacted Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) after they made the discovery. On arrival, Reaction Officers and Paramedics were led to the scene.
The body of a man was discovered in a standing position. A short belt was tied around his neck to a branch of a tree. The deceased was completely naked.
His clothes were located next to his body. He sustained a fracture to his left femur and lacerations to both his wrists.
Investigations will determine if he was murdered or committed suicide.
Naked male discovered hanging from a tree in Riet River https://t.co/Az1MivQKBO#ArriveAlive #BodyDiscovered @ReactionUnitSA pic.twitter.com/B6XGBZO0XY
– Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) December 4, 2023