World War II body found hanging from tree in New Guinea

Central Asia News.Net
Wednesday 27th August, 2008

New Guinean authorities, with the help of the Australian, US and Japanese governments, are investigating the discovery of what is thought to be the skeleton of a World War II pilot.

Bush walkers discovered the skeleton hanging from a jungle canopy halfway along the 96 kilometre historic Kokoda Track, a World War II path which was used for troop movements during the battle.

The man who discovered the skeleton said it was swinging in a tree, caught up in a seat harness and was covered with moss.

Australian, US and Japanese authorities will check records to see if any pilots were reported missing in that area.

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