Institute of Forensic Medicine arrives at the scene after the body of a 25-year-old is found in Batllava Lake

The team from the Institute of Forensic Medicine has arrived at the scene after the lifeless body of the 25-year-old, who had been reported missing, was found in Batllava Lake.

Kosovo Police have confirmed that the missing person in Batllava Lake was located on the second day of the search-and-rescue operation.

According to the Police announcement, the case was reported yesterday at around 13:00, after information was received that a person had entered the waters of Batllava Lake and was then no longer seen coming out.

“Immediately after receiving the information, all relevant police units, as well as other search-and-rescue units, were engaged with the aim of locating the person,” the Police statement said.

Today, after the engagement of search-and-rescue teams, the person was pulled from the water, while the medical team at the scene determined that he showed no signs of life.

“In coordination with the state prosecutor, the necessary procedural and investigative actions are being undertaken in connection with the case,” Enis Pllana, the Kosovo Police spokesperson for the capital, told KosovaPress.

Blerim Ruhani lost his life after disappearing while swimming. The incident was reported on Tuesday at around 13:00, when Kosovo Police were informed that a person had entered the water and was no longer seen coming out.