Dawn Beach: --- A 43 year old man identified as Navindranauth "Navin" Saywak was found hanging from a tree in Dawn Beach early Friday morning, Saywak committed suicide by hanging himself on a grape tree in the garden area of the housing complex where he lives. A maintenance worker for the property where Saywak lives said he noticed the body hanging from the tree while he was cleaning the swimming pool area. The man said Saywak was hanging from a rope which was tied to a grape tree in the garden area of the residence. He said when he saw the body of the man he recognized as Navin he immediately informed the property owner.Police as well as the coroners on the scene struggled to remove the body from the location due to the steepness of the steps leading to the beach side of the property.
Relatives and friends of Navin said he was suffering from severe depression. It is further understood that is the second time Saywah fell ill and he just returned to the island on Sunday from Canada where he went for treatment. "When I saw Navin on Sunday he told me he was not sleeping", said one of his cousins. "Navin has been ill for sometime now but he still was working until December last year. Due to his illness Navin resigned." The cousin explained.
SMN News understands that the young man was an employee of Paradise and True Value Car rental. SMN News also understands that Saywak was also involved in another reputable business but somehow he was suffering from depression. On scene was his business partner who was obviously devastated by the sudden loss of his best friend and business partner.
Relatives of the now deceased man said they spoke to him on Thursday morning and they felt he was alright. Another relative told this reporter that he had intended to visit Navin Thursday night but he finished working late and did not make it to his relative's house. On the scene there were several persons who either worked or knew Saywak. Many of them in tears saying they never thought Saywak would take his own life. They said Saywak was a very kind and generous man and an exceptionally quiet person who lives alone.
Prosecutor Hans Mos said after the investigation was conducted by police it was determined that the victim committed suicide.