Tehran – In what authorities are calling a 'heartwarming anomaly', a body initially reported missing and presumed deceased was discovered yesterday evening in a bustling Tehran street, not mutilated, but meticulously restored to its former glory. 'We've never seen anything like it,' admitted police spokesperson Fatima Rezvani, 'The... individual was, shall we say, improved. It's as if they'd undergone a spa treatment. Post-mortem.'

Sources confirmed that the body, identified as local baker Amir Khademi, was not only present and accounted for, but also remarkably well-groomed. 'His hair was styled, his clothes were pressed, and he smelled faintly of rosewater,' one eyewitness reported. 'It was... unsettlingly pleasant.' The scene was devoid of the usual chaos associated with such discoveries, replaced instead by a sense of bewildered admiration.

Speculation is rife as to the identity of the 'restorer.' Some whisper of a benevolent secret society dedicated to undoing the ravages of time and tragedy. Others point to a possible misunderstanding of funeral rites, albeit a spectacularly elaborate one. The only clue is a small, hand-written note found tucked into Mr. Khademi’s pocket, which read: 'He deserved better.'

**What They Don't Want You To Know:** According to local custom, Iranian funerals often involve careful washing and preparation of the body for burial, reflecting deep respect for the deceased. This incident may just be a highly unusual, albeit extreme, expression of that tradition.

As the investigation continues, one thing is certain: the streets of Tehran have witnessed a truly unique and baffling event. As Mr. Khademi's neighbour Fatimah put it, 'Well, at least he looks rested.'