Police at District ‘C’ Station are carrying out investigations into a unnatural death which occurred about 9am on 19th October 2023 at Guinea Plantation, St. John.
Police received a report at their Operations Control Center about 9:10 am from a male who stated that a worker on the Plantation fell into the pond and drowned.
Initial investigations suggest that the deceased is in the habit of visiting the pond to fetch water for irrigation purposes. He fell into the water and went under. Two persons went to his assistance but he did not resurface.
Assistance was sought from the Barbados Coast Guard in retrieving the body.
A Medical Doctor pronounced death at the scene.
Family members identified the body as Carlisle Hillary Beckles 70 years of Guinea, St. John.
Investigations are continuing into this matter.