THE body of a British woman has been found decomposed on a beach in India causing mystery over her cause of death.
Cops have been left confused as Emma Louise, 46, was found lying on Agonda beach close to the city of Canacona, southern Goa without any visible injuries on her body.
A 46-year-old British woman was mysteriously found dead on a beach in India
A group of locals spotted the lifeless body of the Brit on Tuesday night, lying on the wall of a church that backs on to the beach, according to local media.
In a panic they called police and the woman’s body was sent to the hospital for a post-mortem exam as the mystery around her death continues to puzzle authorities.
People around the area have said that the woman was trying to climb a steep wall but ended up falling from a tall height and is thought to have broke her collarbone.
But cops are still unsure how the woman ended up dead as they said her body was found decomposing near Canacona – a spot popular with tourists and backpackers because of it’s golden beaches.
Police inspector Chandrakant Gawas said: “She was found with no injuries, her clothes and possessions including mobile phone and identity documents were intact.
“We do not suspect foul play. From preliminary inquiries, it has been found that she had certain health issues.
“We can comment on the cause of death only after the postmortem.”
According to the Hindustan Times, police said she was a frequent visitor to Goa and was travelling with friends who have been informed of her death.
The Brit woman is believed to have been renting a house in Agonda while she stayed in India.
South Goa superintendent of police Abhishek Dhania said: “Her friends and family have been informed of the incident. The consulate and embassy too have been kept in the loop,’
“The body will be handed over to the relatives after the completion of formalities.”
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