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Tourist dies after suspected fall on ferry

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KINGSTOWN,  ST. Vincent, Jan 20, CMC – Police are investigating the death of a male tourist after he reported fell on a ferry operating between Kingstown and the Grenadines.

Police said that the visitor, identified as David John Hyde, 73 was pronounced dead by a district medical officer on Sunday.

“Preliminary information suggests that the deceased may have sustained injuries consistent with a fall. However, a post-mortem examination is scheduled to be conducted to determine the exact cause of death,” the police said in a statement.

It gave no  other details about the visitor and the police are asking anyone with information that can assist in the investigation to contact them.

“All information received would be treated confidentially,” the statement said.

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