Man drown in Simpson Bay Lagoon.

October 11, 2022

PHILIPSBURG:--- On Monday, October 10, 2022, around 11:00 am, Police Central Dispatch received a report that a man showing no sign of life was spotted floating in Simpson Bay lagoon. Police together with Coast Guard brought the remains to shore.

No trace of a criminal act was detected on the victim's body.

The Police Force of Sint Maarten KPSM expressed its condolences to the victim's family.

KPSM Press Release.

Source: Souliga Newsday https://www.soualiganewsday.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=44574:gasoline-and-diesel-prices-to-change-on-friday&Itemid=450

Source: https://www.smn-news.com/index.php/st-maarten-st-martin-news/41504-man-drown-in-simpson-bay-lagoon.html

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