Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a Granville fishermen, who was found dead at sea yesterday. Police said Ronald Rampersadsingh, 33, of Maraj Trace, Granville, Cedros, left his home to go fishing around 6.30 am on Monday. However, his relatives reported he never returned home.
A search team went to the Cedros beach on Tuesday and found Rampersadsingh's knapsack and slippers. However, there was no sign of him. A report was made to the Cedros Coast Guard and a search was made for his body. However, around 7 am yesterday, a fisherman spotted the corpse floating close to a Trinmar platform off Granville beach.
The body was viewed by a District Medical Officer who ordered it removed to the Forensic Science Centre. An autopsy will be done on the body today. Actg Cpl Banga, of the Cedros Police Station, is continuing investigations.