Body of a Man Found in a Ravine in Coromandel, Mauritius

The body of a man was discovered in a ravine in Coromandel, a locality on the western outskirts of Port Louis, Mauritius's capital city, according to a report by Le Défi Media. Details surrounding the circumstances of the death remain limited at this stage. It is not yet known how long the body had been there, whether foul play is suspected, or the identity of the deceased. Mauritian authorities — typically the Police de l'Île Maurice — would normally be called to the scene to open an inquiry and determine the cause of death. Coromandel is a mixed residential and semi-industrial area situated near Rivière Noire district, bordering the outskirts of Port Louis. The area includes a number of ravines and wooded slopes, which are common features of Mauritius's hilly western terrain. No further details have been released at the time of publication. An investigation is expected to be under way. This is a developing story. MauritiusNews.com will update this article as more information becomes available. Source: Le Défi Media