The Middelkerke police received a report around 8.25 am on Tuesday that a body in a diving suit had washed up in Westende (Middelkerke). It was a passerby who noticed the body.
“Nothing is yet known about the identity and circumstances,” said Emilie Erard, spokesperson for the Middelkerke police. “The public prosecutor’s office is aware and is now looking at what further steps need to be taken.”
More later.
