Kirkuk: The body of a young man who drowned was found in the Zab River north of Kirkuk. River police rescue units found the body of young man Wissam Barzan and handed it over to his family after a seven-day search following his drowning in the Zab River near the town of Altun Kupri, north of Kirkuk.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the search for Wissam Barzan began immediately after his disappearance was reported. The efforts of the river police rescue units culminated in the discovery of his body, bringing closure to his grieving family. The authorities have not released further details on the circumstances leading to the drowning incident.