New Yorker drowns near Bimini

Read storyPolice suspect that 73-year-old American Richard Merril drowned during a dive near Bimini.

Merill, who was visiting from New York, was pronounced dead at about 3pm Monday.

He had been on a dive with about 20 other divers near Cat Cay, about 8 miles south of Bimini. An autopsy will be done to determine the exact cause of death.

Anyone who believes they can assist with investigations should call 322-4444.

The Nassau Guardian

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