Body of Russian national found in sea in southern Cyprus

Police in southern Cyprus have found the body of a 22-year-old Russian national in the sea near the town of Larnaca.

The man was found wedged between rocks of a breakwater and was brought ashore on Saturday afternoon, September 26. Emergency responders attempted to administer first aid before he was taken to hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, according to Russian media.

The Russian Embassy in Cyprus is working to establish contact with the deceased man’s relatives.

By Sabina Mammadli