POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING AN ALLEGED DROWNING
Police on the island of New Providence are investigating an alleged drowning which was reported to have occurred on Saturday 23rd, January 2021.

Preliminary reports are that sometime around 1:00 p.m., a party of (6) six left New Providence on a 39-foot boat enroute to the Exuma Cays on a pleasure fishing trip. While in the area of Highbourne Cay, Exuma, around 2:30 p.m., the vessel anchored and some of the crew went spear fishing. Moments later, crew members became concerned when one of the males did not resurface. A diver went over-board in search of their colleague and found him lying on the seabed. He was brought to the surface; however, he was unresponsive. The crew immediately made their way to Norman's Cay in an effort to charter a plane, however this proved unsuccessful. They eventually return to New Providence where they were met by medical personnel who examined the victim and pronounced him dead.

Police will await an autopsy report to determine the exact cause of death. Investigations into this matter continues.

CONFIDENTIAL HOTLINE
The Royal Bahamas Police Force wish to thank members of the public for their use of the Hotlines that were provided to assist in reporting incidents of social gatherings. Your calls have aided in the drastic reduction in social gatherings. The public is encouraged to continue to call 702-9967, 702-9968 and 702-9969 to report any incident of social gatherings that maybe in contravention of the COVID19 Emergency Order.

Police are appealing to members of the public, who may have information that can assist with our investigations into these incidents and other criminal matters, to contact the Criminal Investigation Department at 502-9991/2, Crime stoppers at 328-TIPS (8477) or the nearest police station.

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