The Tribune

By DENISE MAYCOCK

Tribune Freeport Reporter

dmaycock@tribunemedia.net

GRAND Bahama police are investigating an apparent drowning that occurred at Grand Cay, Abaco on the Labour Day holiday.

According to reports, a man was found unresponsive shortly after 7pm on Friday in waters at Wells Bay. Police were called and went to the scene.

Superintendent Stephen Rolle said officers were told that the deceased and family members were on the cay. He said the man dived into the water and was later found unresponsive.

CPR was rendered to the deceased, who was taken to the Grand Cay Clinic.

“The victim was examined and pronounced lifeless, and was later transported into Grand Bahama, where he was pronounced dead by a doctor,” he said.

An investigation is ongoing.