Throughout the news tonight we've told you about the murders and road traffic accidents that occurred over the weekend, but there was also a suspected drowning.
Just before 8 on Sunday morning, the body of a man was seen floating in the sea near San Pedro Belize Express water taxi. Police later identified him as 71-year-old Lincoln Brown. Initial reports say that Brown - who watches fishermen's boats in the area - was under the influence of alcohol and was seen staggering onto a vessel, but police say they will wait for the post mortem exam.
Senior Supt. Hilberto Romero, Deputy Head NCIB
"On Sunday 4th April, 2021, police visited San Pedro Water Taxi where they found Lincoln Brown, 71 years, motionless. Information is that he was on a vessel and appeared to be under the influence and at some point he fell into the water, he was assisted by persons in the area and taken to the KHMH where he was pronounce dead on arrival. A post mortem will be conducted this week to determine his cause of death."
Reporter
"Anything from his medical history to show if he was ill?"
Senior Supt. Hilberto Romero, Deputy Head NCIB
"Not that we know of. No foul play suspected."
Brown's body was fished out of the sea by fishermen who were passing by.
