Police are investigating the death of a 75-year-old man whose body was discovered floating in the McKinnons Salt Pond on Friday evening, according to Antigua.news.
The deceased has been identified as Eric Colbourne of Athill Street, Villa.
Officers were dispatched to the scene at approximately 5:45 p.m. on May 15 after receiving a report that a body had been spotted in the water north of the Mystic Beach Bar. Upon arrival, they found the lifeless body of an elderly man floating in the shallow area of the pond, who was subsequently identified as Colbourne.
Preliminary information indicates that Colbourne was last seen on Tuesday, May 12, walking along Runaway Beach Road — three days before his body was discovered.
Members of the St. John's Fire Station assisted police in retrieving the body from the water. A medical doctor visited the scene and officially pronounced Colbourne dead at 7:06 p.m.
The exact circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear. Investigators have not yet disclosed whether foul play is suspected, and police say inquiries are ongoing.
The Police Administration has extended its condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased.
