Maho:--- Police were called to the Maho area next to Platinum Club, where they found the body of a Caucasian man. Chief Commissioner of Police Peter de Witte said police received a call shortly before 8 am informing them that a dead body was lying in the vicinity of Platinum Club. So far, the body has not yet been identified by relatives or friends.De Witte also said there was no indication that a crime was committed. He said it appears as though the man died of natural causes.
In the meantime, a press release from Police Spokesman Ricardo Henson states that several police patrols, detectives, forensic officers and ambulance personnel were directed to the Maho Reef area at the entrance of Amazon road (road leading to Point Pirouette) where a man was found lying on the ground close to the parking lot. The man was bleeding from his nostrils and mouth and had a very weak pulse. Henson said when police arrived at the scene they closed off the area and traffic was rerouted. On the scene, the paramedics tried to revive the victim, however, he did not survive.
Shortly after, the police doctor was called in and he pronounced the death of the victim. Detectives are currently questioning witnesses who may have seen what happened or seen the victim prior to the incident. The body of the victim did not show any signs of violence or foul play. The Forensic Department collected evidence at the scene to try to piece together what happened. The identity of the victim, who is a white male is still unknown. The investigation is ongoing and when the victim's identity is established the media will be informed. In the meantime, anyone who may be able to identify the victim, should get in contact with the Detective Department.
