Police investigating suspected drowning of Belmont Man

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By Admin. Updated 6:57 p.m., Sunday, March 10, 2024, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).

Police in the Calliaqua district are investigating the circumstances surrounding a suspected drowning that occurred on Saturday 9th March 2024 at Indian Bay Beach.

According to a release from the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF), the incident claimed the life of Wesley Dick, a 49-year-old Labourer of South Wood/Belmont. 

In the release, police said: “According to preliminary investigations, the deceased and some of his friends arrived at Indian Bay Beach about 2:00 p.m. Moments after getting in, he was seen floating on the water”.

“He was reportedly pulled ashore by other sea bathers. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) was performed on Dick but he remained unresponsive,” the release added.

“The Calliaqua police were notified and promptly visited the scene and interviewed witnesses. Dick was later pronounced dead at the scene by a medical practitioner,” the release added.

The RSVGPF said it “expresses sincere condolences to all who have been negatively impacted by this unfortunate incident”.

“A post-mortem examination is expected to be conducted on the body to ascertain the cause of death,” police said.

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