The bodies were discovered on Friday under a tree in the west of the island, which is currently experiencing thunderstorms and heavy rain.
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According to initial investigations, the cause of death was “electrocution”, Ajaccio public prosecutor Nicolas Septe told the AFP news agency.
An enquiry has been opened to clarify what happened. On Saturday, the remains of the victims – found by coastguards in Vico, some twenty kilometres north of Corsican capital Ajaccio – will be examined to confirm this hypothesis and the exact date of death; the public prosecutor estimated it was about 24 hours before the bodies were recovered.
Corsica is currently on alert for thunderstorms, rain and rough seas, and authorities have urged caution when it comes to outdoor activities.
On Saturday the Swiss foreign ministry confirmed to the Keystone-SDA news agency that two Swiss nationals had died on the island. For reasons of privacy the ministry declined to give further information.
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