A severed right foot has been found on a beach in Western Canada and its the third foot to have been found in the last six months.
Local police say its one of the most bizarre cases in recent memories, but it is still unclear if foul play is involved.
The latest foot which was wearing a trainer, was washed ashore on a tiny island called Valdes Island in British Columbia recently. The other two feet, both right and wearing trainers washed ashore less than 40 miles away on Gabriola and Jedediah Islands in August 2007.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police(RCMP) have had DNA samples tested on all three feet but have been unable to match them with anyone in their database. A spokeswoman for the RCMP said “It is unusual, We are in the preliminary stages of this particular investigation, and of course we will not enter into speculation.”
Apparently, freshly-dead bodies sink in sea water. However, as they decompose they fill with gas, sometimes bringing them back to the surface. Heads, arms and legs often become separated as they decompose, but they rarely float.
The Vancouver Island Major Crime Unit has sent detectives to the Islands to help investigations. The three feet have been sent to the BC Coroners Service for forensic testing.
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