A man believed to be in his 30s has been found dead in a pool of stagnant water at Juaboso in the Western North Region.

According to reports, the man, identified only as Mawuli, left home about two days ago, with his whereabouts unknown until the discovery.

On Tuesday afternoon, some children who had gone fishing spotted his lifeless body lying face down in the pool of water.

Residents familiar with Mawuli said he had previously been involved in an accident that injured one of his arms. Known locally as a mason, he was regarded as a stranger in the community, with no one aware of his family background.

The body has been deposited at the Juaboso Government Hospital mortuary for preservation and further investigation.