Police investigate death of man found on the banks of the Doce River

Body was located on the banks of the Rio Doce Reproduction/Social Media The Civil Police are investigating the death of Josélio Amaro de Barros, aged 42, found on the banks of the Rio Doce, this Monday morning (6), near the São Pedro neighborhood, in Governador Valadares. The body was removed from the water by soldiers from the Fire Department with the help of a boat. According to the Military Police, the body was seen by people who were walking on the island's promenade. The military was called and, upon arriving at the scene, confirmed the incident. ? Click here to follow the g1 Vales channel on WhatsApp Next, the Fire Department was called to remove the victim and the Civil Police carried out forensic work. It was not possible to determine how long the body had been in Rio Doce. According to the Fire Department, the state of decomposition indicated that the victim had remained in the water for at least two days. After removing the body, Civil Police experts analyzed the area and carried out an initial assessment of the victim. See the videos that are trending on g1 According to the PM, Josélio carried an identification document in one of his clothes pockets, which allowed him to be identified. The expert found no apparent signs of violence in the initial assessment. The cause of death will be clarified after forensic and necroscopic examinations. READ ALSO: Chico Simões, former mayor and councilor of Coronel Fabriciano, dies at the age of 75 Motorcyclists are injured after an accident on Avenida JK, in Governador Valadares Elderly man is killed by gunshots and machete blows in the rural area of ??Itaipé Videos from the East and Northeast of Minas Gerais See other news from the region at g1 Vales de Minas Gerais.