Dead body of a man found in a Quiapo pumping station

• A male body was found mixed with trash at a pumping station in Quiapo, Manila on Friday afternoon
• MMDA personnel discovered the body while clearing garbage from the facility
• Authorities said the body was floating face down in Estero de San Miguel
• Police have started an investigation to identify the victim and determine what happened

A man’s body was discovered among garbage being collected at a pumping station in Quiapo, Manila, on Friday afternoon. Personnel from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority made the discovery while doing routine clearing operations at the site.

According to the MMDA, workers were removing trash from the pumping station when they noticed a body floating face down in the Estero de San Miguel. The body was already mixed with debris being pulled out of the water.

Authorities said the man is estimated to be between 40 and 50 years old. His identity has not yet been confirmed as of this writing. No immediate details were released about possible injuries or signs of foul play.

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The MMDA immediately coordinated with Station 14 of the Manila Police District after the discovery. Police officers arrived at the scene to conduct an initial investigation and document the incident.

Investigators are now working to determine how the body ended up in the estero. Efforts are also ongoing to identify the victim and notify possible relatives.

Further updates are expected once authorities complete their examination and gather more information related to the case.

In the Philippines, a pumping station is a flood control facility that helps move rainwater and wastewater away from streets and communities. In places like Quiapo, pumping stations collect water from nearby esteros and low-lying areas, then pump it out to prevent flooding, especially during heavy rains.

These stations also remove large amounts of garbage from waterways, which is common in busy urban areas like Quiapo.

Read the article written by GMA News Online’s BalitaMBayan here to learn more details about this report.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh