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RBPF: Alleged drowning incident in Eleuthera
By Supt. Shanta Knowles, RBPF
Aug 10, 2018 - 9:00:53 AM

Police on the island of Eleuthera are investigating the alleged drowning of an adult male, Thursday, 9th August, 2018.

According to reports, shortly after 1:00pm, an adult male was swimming on a beach near to Tarpum Bay, when he was discovered lying motionless on the sea bed. He was removed from the water and taken to the local clinic in Rock Sound, where he was pronounced dead.

An autopsy will be performed to determine the exact cause of death. Investigations are ongoing.

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