Police officers are on the compound of the Bridgetown Fisheries Complex where it was reported that around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, the body of fisherman Joseph Harris, 75, was seen floating in the water in an isle of the careenage area.
A statement from police said officers responded and, on arrival, were taken to the body. Personnel from the Barbados Coast Guard were summoned and retrieved the body. A doctor visited the scene and pronounced death.
A close family member also visited the scene and identified the body of the elderly man who lived at Barbarees Gardens, Barbarees Hill, St Michael.
“A fisherman went to his boat which was located in the said area. He saw what appeared to be a body floating face down in the water. He took another look to confirm it was. He informed the security guard on duty at the complex. They summoned the police,” the statement said.
Investigations are ongoing. (PR)
