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Three bodies found near the Bulgarian-Turkish border

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The bodies of three men have been found on the Bulgarian-Turkish border. The "Mission Wings" Foundation first announced this and the "Border Police" confirmed the information to BNR Burgas. The bodies were found in the area of the border police station in Sredets (Strandzha Mountain) after checking signals submitted to the 112 telephone number. The incident occurred on the night of December 27-28. The men were without identity documents. No traces of violence were found. According to the "Border Police" it was an accident, probably related to hypothermia. The initial information of "Mission Wings" that they were Egyptian citizens has not been confirmed. Pre-trial proceedings have been initiated.



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