Police investigating drowning at Brandons Beach

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Police are investigating the suspected drowning of an elderly man whose body was discovered early Saturday morning, near Rascal’s Beach Bar, Brandons Beach, St. Michael.

The Operations Control Room received a report that a beach goer had pulled a body to shore at the mentioned beach and police from the Black Rock Police Station responded.

The deceased has been identified as 73-year-old Gregory O’brian Mayers of Carlton, St. James.

A medical doctor pronounced him dead at the scene and a family member confirmed his identity.

Police are urging anyone with information that could assist to contact the Black Rock Police Station at 417-7500, Police Emergency at 211, Crime Stoppers at 1800-TIPS (8477), or the nearest police station.

All information provided will be treated in strict confidence.

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