By Breaking Belize News Staff: Police are investigating the death of a 59-year-old man whose body was discovered floating in the Macal River in San Ignacio Town on Thursday afternoon, November 5.
The deceased has been identified as Patrick John Carter, who had reportedly been staying at a hotel in San Ignacio just one day before his body was discovered.
According to police, officers responded to reports of a body floating in the river at approximately 3:30 p.m. Upon arrival, they retrieved Carter’s body from the water.
He was barefoot and dressed in a grey T-shirt and black jersey pants. Police observed several tattoos on his body but reported no visible signs of injury.
Initial investigations revealed that Carter had checked into Casa Blanca Hotel on Burns Avenue in San Ignacio on Monday, November 2. He reportedly arrived alone and occupied a room before checking out at approximately 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4.
Less than 24 hours later, his body was discovered in the Macal River.
A medical doctor pronounced Carter dead, and his body was transported to the National Forensic Science Service, where it awaits a postmortem examination.
Police have not yet established the circumstances surrounding his death, and the cause of death remains undetermined pending the results of the postmortem.
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By Breaking Belize News Staff: Police are investigating the death of a 59-year-old man whose body was discovered floating in the Macal River in San Ignacio Town on Thursday afternoon, November 5. The deceased has been identified as Patrick John Carter, who had reportedly been staying at a hotel in San Ignacio just one day
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