The Bermuda Police Service is continuing their investigation to identify a black male whose lifeless body was found floating in the waters off Heritage Wharf Bridge in Dockyard, approximately 100 metres from the new cruise ship terminal around 1:45pm Monday.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by an on call physician at 2:40pm on Monday. It appears that the deceased was an older man. Inquiries into this incident are ongoing. Though foul play is not suspected, an autopsy is anticipated. No further information will be released until the deceased’s next of kin has been notified. Police are appealing for anyone with any information about this matter to contact the Somerset Police Station on 234-1010.