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Police probe alleged drowning in Eleuthera
By Stephen Dean, RBPF
Apr 30, 2016 - 6:55:33 PM

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ELEUTHERA, Bahamas - Police in Eleuthera are investigating the circumstances surrounding the apparent drowning death of an adult male from Palmetto Point that occurred on Saturday 30th April 2016.

According to reports, shortly after 11:00am, the victim was on fishing trip in a boat along with another man in waters off Governor’s Harbour, when he fell overboard. The victim was immediately pulled from the water in an unconscious state and taken to shore. Despite extensive CPR efforts the victim was pronounced dead by the island’s medical doctor. An autopsy will be performed to determine the exact cause of death.Investigations are ongoing.

POLICE ARE URGING ANYONE WITH ANY INFORMATION REGARDING ANY CRIME, NO MATTERHOW SMALL OR INSIGNIFICANT (THE TIP) MAY SEEM, IS URGED TO ANONYMOUSLY CONTACTTHE POLICE AT 919 OR CRIME STOPPERS AT 328-TIPS (8477) (NEW PROVIDENCE) OR1-242-300-8477 (FAMILY ISLANDS)


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