Four bodies found in the Seine prompt police inquiry

A train passenger on the RER C spotted a floating body in the Seine, leading to the recovery of four men and the start of separate death inquiries.

Four victims found in the Seine prompt police inquiry

Four bodies were recovered from the Seine after a train passenger on the RER C spotted a body in the water near Choisy le Roi in Val de Marne. Police and river brigade teams pulled the victims from the river and moved them to a forensic center for identification and autopsies. One body was reportedly naked while the others were clothed, and investigators opened four separate death inquiries. The incidents appeared spread along the river, with officials noting there is no evidence that all four deaths happened at once.

Autopsies will determine the cause and time of death and help identify the men. Authorities cautioned against drawing conclusions from early details, including descriptions of the victims’ ethnicity, and said there is currently no evidence of a single incident.

This incident shows how a daylight tragedy can become a forensic puzzle quickly. Early statements matter because they shape public understanding, and referencing the victims’ ethnicity at this stage risks bias if not handled carefully. Reporters and officials should prioritize verifiable facts and avoid speculation while the investigation unfolds.

The coming autopsies will answer basic questions about timing and cause but may raise new ones about river safety and how information spreads in real time. Transparent updates are essential to prevent rumors and to support families as authorities work to identify the victims and determine what happened.

Highlights

The river keeps its secrets, and the public awaits the full picture.