Tragedy at Sea: Vessel Capsizes, Claiming One Life, Belize Coast Guard Responds Swiftly

Eight men were at sea this afternoon when the vessel they were in capsized at around two o’clock resulting in the death of one of the passengers.  Love News understands that another vessel that was passing by was able to call the Belize Coast Guard for assistance.  According to Rear Admiral Elton Bennett, they activated right away to an area between Turneffe and English Caye.

The eight men were Belizean nationals from San Pedro Town.  We will have more on this story in tomorrow’s newscast.