Police investigating suspected drowning of Belmont labourer

Police in the Calliaqua district are investigating the circumstances surrounding a suspected drowning that occurred on Saturday March 9, 2024 at Indian Bay Beach.

The deceased has been identified as Wesley Dick, a 49-year-old labourer of South Wood/Belmont.

According to preliminary investigations, the deceased and some of his friends arrived at Indian Bay Beach about 2:00 pm.

Moments after getting in, he was seen floating on the water. He was reportedly pulled ashore by other sea bathers. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) was performed on Dick but he remained unresponsive.

The Calliaqua police were notified and promptly visited the scene and interviewed witnesses. Dick was later pronounced dead at the scene by a medical practitioner.

A post-mortem examination is expected to be conducted on the body to ascertain the cause of death.