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19-year-old girl found dead in Rioni River after three-day search

An investigation has been launched into leading to suicide. Photo: Emergency Management Service.

Agenda.ge, 06 Aug 2020 - 14:31, Tbilisi,Georgia

The body of a 19-year-old girl who had been reported missing three days ago in Georgia’s western city of Poti has been found dead in the Rioni River today.

About 46 rescue professionals and four divers had been looking for the body of missing Natia Shavadze since August 4.

On August 4 a witness of the incident told the media that a young girl was sitting on the railing of the bridge and fell into the river.

An investigation has been launched into leading to suicide.

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