An unpleasant, lingering odor resulted in the shocking find of a decaying body in Cornubia, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), on the night of March 10, 2025.
The body, which was discovered suspended inside a house, was identified as that of a male who had been reported missing for several days.
As of the time of this report, the full details surrounding the death have not been disclosed, with inquiries into the cause of death still ongoing.
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Resident Reports Foul Smell
The investigation was initiated when a concerned resident of a nearby housing complex contacted the Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) Operations Centre.
The resident reported detecting a strong, decaying smell emanating from a neighboring residence.
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RUSA officers were promptly dispatched to the location. Upon their arrival, they were taken inside the home, where they encountered the severely decomposed body of a male.
Victim Identified By Neighbours
The victim was found hanging by a rope attached to a burglar bar.
Local residents identified him, saying he had last been seen socializing with friends on Thursday, March 6, 2025.
According to neighbors, his family had been unable to reach him since that time, as his phone went unanswered.
Friend Makes Disturbing Discovery
Neighbors alerted the victim’s family about the disturbing odor being emitted from the house.
A friend of the victim entered the home after noticing the door slightly open, leading to the shocking revelation.
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The cause of death remains unknown, and authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate event.
At this time, no further details have been released regarding the circumstances of the man’s death.
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