Pensioner found dead

A PENSIONER from Paphos who had been reported missing on Friday afternoon was found dead in an open area in Mouttouri, police said yesterday, adding that initial investigations have excluded foul play.

The 72-year-old’s son had called the police on Friday to report that his father had been missing since 9.30 am that morning.

Police launched a manhunt early morning, using a helicopter and sniffer dogs, and eventually found the pensioner about one kilometre from his parked car.

Police said the 72-year-old had no external injuries.

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