Crime
Police Investigate Suspected Drowning of Elderly Man at Brandons Beach, St Michael
Police investigate the suspected drowning of an elderly man at Brandons Beach in St Michael. The body of Gregory O’brian Mayers, 73, was found unresponsive. Public assistance is requested for the investigation.
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Police in the Bridgetown Division are conducting investigations into the circumstances surrounding the suspected drowning of an elderly man, whose body was discovered unresponsive about 5:45 a.m on Saturday in the area of Rascal’s Beach Bar at Brandons Beach in St Michael.
Police received a report that a beach goer had pulled a body to shore. Police from the Black Rock Station responded and viewed the lifeless body, which has been identified as Gregory O’brian Mayers, 73, of Carlton, St James. A medical doctor pronounced death while a family member identified the body.
Anyone who can provide any information that can assist with these investigations is asked to call the Black Rock Police Station at 417-7500, Police Emergency 211, Crime Stoppers at 1800-TIPS (8477) or the nearest Police Station. (PR)
