Body of Elderly Woman Found in Ohori Park Pond, Second Incident This Month
On April 19, 2026, the body of a woman, believed to be elderly, 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 in the park's central Chuo Ward location. Upon arrival, Fukuoka Prefectural Police confirmed the woman was dead at the scene. Investigators noted that there were no obvious signs of injury or decomposition on the body. The deceased was dressed in pajamas covered by a white rain jacket and had no personal belongings with her. 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 discovered floating in the pond. Police are currently working to identify the woman and determine the cause of death. The proximity of the two incidents within a short timeframe has drawn attention to the safety and monitoring of the popular urban 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 a woman, believed to be elderly, 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 in the park's central Chuo Ward location. Upon arrival, Fukuoka Prefectural Police confirmed the woman was dead at the scene. Investigators noted that there were no obvious signs of injury or decomposition on the body. The deceased was dressed in pajamas covered by a white rain jacket and had no personal belongings with her. 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 discovered floating in the pond. Police are currently working to identify the woman and determine the cause of death. The proximity of the two incidents within a short timeframe has drawn attention to the safety and monitoring of the popular urban park.
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