We also asked police to fill-in a few blanks about his accident off Caye Caulker, and here's what the police spokesperson had to say at today's press briefing:
Supt. Alejandro Cowo - OC, CIB
"Yesterday at about 7:30 pm Caye Caulker Police visited an area about 5 miles southwest of Caye Caulker where they were notified of a boat accident, as a result, they spoke to one of the boat captains Mr Jermaine Williams 37-years-old and he stated that he was coming from Ladyville towards Caye Caulker and upon reaching at that location he had an accident with another boat that was travelling towards their location, as a result, his boat received damages and he managed to reach Caye Caulker village along with his five passengers. They were taken to the health centre where they were admitted, treated, and discharged. The other boat captain was later found in that area 12 miles southwest of Caye Caulker village and he was found in good health one of the male person that was with that boat captain remains missing and we only know that he goes by the name Jose."
Reporter:
"Now has police established yet what may have led to the accident or who may have been at fault?"
Supt. Alejandro Cowo - OC, CIB
"Remember this is a matter for the port authority and it will be them that will be conducting investigations into this matter."
The occupants of the other vessel in this accident were mostly unharmed but were still taken to receive medical check-ups at the Caye Caulker Health Center.. They include a Belizean boat captain along with five tourists, aged 10, 14, 18, 43 and 46.
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