A sixty year old man has drowned during his birthday celebration on the Clifton Hill Beach in Point Fortin on Sunday. He is Dhanraj Ramnarine from Fairfield Road, Princess Town.
According to the report’s, a friend of the dead man told investigators the deceased went for a swim around 12.30 pm. About fifteen minutes later he observed Ramnarine about 20 feet in the water. A short while after he got into difficulties and he did not see him again. A search was carried out in the area and Ramnarine was discovered and brought to shore where CPR was performed on him in an attempt to resuscitate him, which proved unsuccessful.
The District Medical Officer, Dr. Dubrey visited the scene and made a pronouncement and ordered the removal of the body to the San-Fernando General Hospital Mortuary pending post mortem. Point Fortin Police are continuing investigation.
