Body found by firefighters while extinguishing wildfire near Neum

Firefighters received a report of a fire in Gradacko Polje, where grass and low vegetation were burning, at 11:35 am.

Fire crews were immediately dispatched to the scene and quickly managed to contain the fire and bring it under control.

"Unfortunately, while extinguishing the fire and inspecting the burned area, firefighters found the body of a deceased person," the Neum Professional Fire Brigade reported.

The relevant authorities and police were immediately notified so that an investigation could be conducted and the person's identity and cause of death established.