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Investigation underway into man's death in a fountain in Salamanca

The police are investigating the death of a man found in a fountain in Salamanca after receiving a call from emergency services.

Investigation underway into man's death in a fountain in Salamanca
Illustrative photoPhoto: gaelx from Madrid / A Coruña · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

The National Police in Salamanca is investigating the death of a man approximately 40 years old, who was found dead in a fountain located on Avenida de la Merced. According to a report received by emergency services, an unconscious person was seen submerged in the water of the fountain.

The emergency call was received shortly after 8 a.m. on Sunday, August 9. At the scene, authorities found the man with part of his body in the fountain, prompting the police to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death.

Investigation underway into man's death in a fountain in Salamanca
Photo: gaudiramone · Openverse · BY-SA

So far, no details about the possible cause of death have been revealed. The investigation is ongoing as investigators analyze the scene and seek to gather more information about what occurred.

This case has raised interest in the community, as the man showed no visible signs of violence, raising questions about the circumstances of his demise.