Honnavar: An unidentified body of a man was found here at a Sharavati river near Bunder in the town in the early hours of 15th February, Wednesday.

The incident came to light when the locals noticed the body floating in the river and the matter was immediately alerted to police. The police personnel rushed to the spot and with the help of the locals, brought the body out of the river. The body was then taken to Govt hospital for post-mortem.

The reason behind the death is yet to be ascertained.