FINDING a dead body can be a horrifying experience. Social media posts have gone viral saying that residents of Batu Pahat made such a grim discovery.
Is it true that the dead body of an unidentified man was found in a drain in Batu Pahat, Johor?
Verdict:
TRUE
Residents in the area near Jalan Sultanah, Batu Pahat, Johor were shocked by the discovery of a man's body found in a drain on Thursday (Aug 24) afternoon.
According to Malay news portal Majoriti.com.my, the body was found trapped in a drain near a tyre shop.
Some individuals reported the matter to the police after smelling a foul smell in the area.
Footage of the incident was also shared on social media sites, which went viral.
It is understood that the Fire and Rescue Department had to cut the drain grate to remove the body.
However, the case is still under investigation by the police who have yet to release a statement.
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