STANIARD CREEK, ANDROS — Police are investigating the alleged drowning of a woman in North Andros yesterday.
The incident reportedly occurred shortly after 1pm.
According to reports, a family of three was swimming in waters in the Staniard Creek area, when a child became distressed.
The woman attempted to assist the child; however, she too became distressed.
Police said a man was able to rescue the child; however, Newbold was found unresponsive a short time later. She was transported to the local clinic where she was pronounced dead.
Eyewitness News can confirm the victim has been identified as Elvira Newbold.
Investigations into this incident continue.
Meanwhile, in Grand Bahama, police are investigating the alleged drowning of a young boy in the area of Paradise Cove on Monday.
Initial reports revealed, that five men went swimming on Celebrity Beach near Paradise Cove, Deadman’s Reef when one of the men didn’t return to shore. A team of officers made several checks for the man after the incident was reported shortly before 7pm but could not locate him.
According to police, the lifeless body of a boy was pulled from the waters near Paradise Cove, Deadman’s Reef shortly after 5pm yesterday.
The victim was later transported to the Rand Memorial Hospital, where he was seen and examined by a doctor and pronounced dead. An autopsy will have to be done to determine the exact cause of his death.
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