KOCHI: The body of Abdul Ibrahim, a 22-year-old African national naval cadet who went missing after being swept away by strong currents in the Kochi backwaters two days ago, was found on Tuesday morning.
According to Shibu, Sub-Inspector of Harbour Police Station, the mortal remains were recovered near the south jetty of the Naval Base.
The body was spotted close to the shore around 7 am and was later identified.
Inquest procedures were conducted at Naval Hospital Sanjeevani in the presence of Navy officials. Following this, the remains were shifted to Ernakulam General Hospital for post-mortem examination, said Shibu.
“Once the formalities are complete, the body will be handed over to the concerned authorities, and officials are currently in touch with the Tanzanian Embassy,” he added.
The Navy has not issued any official statement yet. The Tanzanian national had recently completed his training at the Ezhimala Naval Academy in Kannur. He had travelled to Kochi with a friend during a vacation.
The incident occurred when Abdul jumped off the Venduruthy Bridge in an adventurous act and was swept away by the strong currents. He was reportedly scheduled to return to his home country on Monday.