Lockkeeper Kris Goossens of Port of Antwerp-Bruges who had been missing since Saturday morning, 28 January, was found in the Albert Canal on Sunday morning. Port of Antwerp-Bruges reported this via its social media. Further investigation is now underway into how the man ended up in the water.
Port of Antwerp-Bruges’ message on social media: “It is with great sadness that we have to inform you that our dear colleague Kris Goossens has died. His body was found Sunday morning after a search in the Albert Canal, not far from where he was last seen. Our thoughts are with Kris’ family and friends at this difficult time. Kris was a valued and much-loved colleague who contributed greatly to our company and our team. We will miss him dearly.”
Search operation
On Sunday morning, a major search operation was launched by the police. A number of boats and a helicopter were used for the search operation. How the man ended up in the water is not known and is now under further investigation. The forensic lab will arrive at the scene this Sunday afternoon for further trace investigation and a law doctor has been advanced.
Obituary
The man’s body was thus recovered this morning. A mourning register will be on the ground floor of the Port House from Monday 30 January.
