How long does it take for a body to decompose in freshwater

Rajamohan S asked Jul 7, 2022

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Rajamohan S asked Jul 7, 2022

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Things tend to decompose faster in water, I’d assume decomposition would start within a few days. Probably 3-5?

Dirk Scholten answered Jul 11, 2022

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