The remains of a missing man were found after a drone captured a mummified corpse hidden in a mountain cave.
A drone pilot claimed he was flying his camera near a cliff when he spotted a human figure, and he immediately called the police.
Officers arrived and confirmed it was a mummified corpse.
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They later identified the body as Mr Zeng, 59, who was reported missing by his family on July 9.
Relatives told investigators that Zeng had shown signs of depression prior to his disappearance.
The cave, described as extremely old and difficult to access, contained several items, including plastic bottles, a blanket and pieces of clothing.
The body was found in Chongqing, China, as reported by Need To Know.
The drone pilot said: “I reported it to the police as soon as I realised what I’d seen.
“They confirmed it was a mummified body inside that old cave.
“There were bottles, blankets and clothes in there.
“The authorities are handling everything now.”
Police have ruled out foul play, stating the case does not involve criminal activity.
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