A decomposed body was found near a stream in Saint-Martin-de-Valgualgues, prompting an investigation into the victim's identity and cause of death.
Body found in advanced state of decomposition
A body was discovered in an advanced state of decomposition near a stream in Saint-Martin-de-Valgualgues, a small commune near Alès, by hunters on Sunday morning. Authorities called to the scene
Gendarmes and firefighters were called to the location early Sunday, but the deceased had been dead for some time, and no action could be taken to save them. Investigation underway
The authorities have launched an investigation to identify the victim and determine how they came to be in that location. Hunters alert authorities
The discovery was made by hunters, who immediately alerted the local authorities upon finding the body.
