Man found in drain died from electrocution, possibly while stealing power cables


KOTA KINABALU: The man who was found dead in a drain is believed to have been electrocuted in the process in the midst of stealing power cables in the Sandakan district.

The victim was found with cables stuck to his body when authorities arrived to retrieve his body on Saturday (Oct 2).

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