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Investigations in Tilburg after dead person was found on foreship

A deceased person was found on the foredeck of the 'Baracas', en route from Maasbracht to Maashees, at lock III on the Dongen Canal Dike in Tilburg on the morning of Jan 29, 2025. The police have started a major investigation into the cause of death, and the vessel was enclosed by fencing. The fire brigade also assisted in this. The Forensic Investigation Department was present with four vans on on the afternoon and investigated the cause of the death. In addition to the police, detectives were also present and questioned the crew members and examining traces on the ship. On Jan 30, the police announced that it was not a crime or an accident. It is not known who the deceased person is. Reports with photos: https://www.schuttevaer.nl/nieuws/actueel/2025/01/29/overleden-persoon-gevonden-op-schip-bij-sluis-iii-tilburg/ https://www.bd.nl/112-nieuws-tilburg/overledene-op-vrachtschip-bij-sluis-iii-in-tilburg-geen-slachtoffer-geworden-van-misdrijf~a9fcd3f3/