By Havlyn Gill. Updated 7:52 p.m., Thursday, February 1, 2024, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).
The police in Spring Village district are investigating the circumstances surrounding a suspected drowning that occurred on Wednesday 31st January 2024 at Cumberland Bay. The incident claimed the life of Devon Morgan, alias “Sleepy”, a 33 – year old Fisherman of Barrouallie.
According to preliminary investigations, about 12:25pm, police at the Spring Village Police Station received a telephone report that stated someone had drowned at Cumberland Bay. In a press release by the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGF) on February 1, 2024, it was said that upon arrival at the scene, they met a male lying on the shore of Cumberland Bay in an unresponsive state and surrounded by bystanders.
Reports further suggest that Morgan was among a group of persons who were fishing in the water of Cumberland Bay. Other fishers rendered assistance, pulled Morgan out of the water, and performed CPR on him with success.
Anyone with information that can assist with the investigation is encouraged to contact the Spring Village Police Station at 1-784-458-2322.
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