A grim discovery in the Macal River has prompted a thorough investigation by local authorities. The body, found on October 16, 2025, is believed to be that of Edward Rupert Rodney Burke, a 50-year-old British national who was reported missing just a day earlier on October 15. The decomposed remains were retrieved from the river and have since been transferred to the National Forensic Science Service morgue for a post-mortem examination to ascertain the cause of death. As of now, the circumstances leading to Burke’s demise remain unclear, and the investigation is ongoing. The case has drawn significant attention, with authorities working diligently to uncover the truth behind this tragic incident.