Body of Elderly Woman Found in Ohori Park Pond, Second Incident This Month
On April 19, 2026, the body of an elderly woman was discovered floating face down in a pond at Ohori Park in Fukuoka City, Japan. The discovery was made around 11:35 a.m. by an employee of a cleaning company who was operating a motorboat for maintenance purposes. Upon arrival, Fukuoka Prefectural Police confirmed the woman was deceased at the scene. Investigators noted that there were no obvious signs of injury or decomposition on the body. The victim was dressed in pajamas covered by a white rain jacket and possessed no personal belongings. This incident marks the second time this month that a body has been found in the same park; on April 10, the body of a 78-year-old man was also recovered from the pond. Police are currently working to identify the woman and determine the cause of death. The location of the discovery was near Satsuki Bridge, approximately one meter from the shore. Authorities continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding both recent deaths in the central Fukuoka park.
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Body of Elderly Woman Found in Ohori Park Pond, Second Incident This Month
On April 19, 2026, the body of an elderly woman was discovered floating face down in a pond at Ohori Park in Fukuoka City, Japan. The discovery was made around 11:35 a.m. by an employee of a cleaning company who was operating a motorboat for maintenance purposes. Upon arrival, Fukuoka Prefectural Police confirmed the woman was deceased at the scene. Investigators noted that there were no obvious signs of injury or decomposition on the body. The victim was dressed in pajamas covered by a white rain jacket and possessed no personal belongings. This incident marks the second time this month that a body has been found in the same park; on April 10, the body of a 78-year-old man was also recovered from the pond. Police are currently working to identify the woman and determine the cause of death. The location of the discovery was near Satsuki Bridge, approximately one meter from the shore. Authorities continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding both recent deaths in the central Fukuoka park.
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