Maryland tourists found death on a drowning beach in the Bahamas, officials say
A Maryland tourist was found dead on a beach in the Bahamas, but his family is seeking answers about the causes of his death, officials said Wednesday.
The man was identified by Royal Bahamas Police Force as Dinari McAlmont, 23. Police said McCalmont is from Bowie, a suburb of Washington, D.C., and arrived in the country with his family on Friday, April 4.
McCamont was found on a beach on Paradise Island early Saturday morning. Police said a test after the autopsy found that he “drowned due to drowning.” A toxicological analysis is about to be conducted and an investigation is underway, but authorities said “no foul is suspected.”
McAlmont’s mother, Michelle McAlmont, told Bahamas News Media News that she believed the foul game caused her son’s death. She said she had contacted Bahamian police at about 1 a.m. and told someone that her son had been reported to authorities and alleged that he had spitted on them. She said the police showed her a picture of his body, his face was injured and his hair was sand. Her comment came after police said McCamont drowned.
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“I need justice for my children,” she said. “I need justice. That will never be what he will do.”
Michelle McAlmont said the family plans to leave the island on Monday. She said she hired a lawyer.
McAlmont is an engineer at Lowcation Studios, Brentwood, Maryland. In a statement, the company described him as “a good friend and an incredible person around”, “a passionate about his work and always committed to bringing the artist’s thoughts to life.”
“It’s hard to imagine life in general and studio life without him,” the studio said.
Paradise Island is connected to two bridges, New Providence Island, the most populous bridge in the Bahamas. The island of Paradise is scattered with hotels, including the luxury resort Atlantis. McAlmont lives in Atlantis, the resort told CBS News in a statement.
“We are very sad about the death of a guest. During this difficult time, we express our condolences to the guests’ families and loved ones,” the resort said in an emailed statement. “The police authorities are investigating this tragic incident. We are waiting for the police investigation results and will not comment on the speculation.”
The Bahamas are in Level 2 Travel Consultation. During the consultation, the U.S. State Department warned of risks and crimes related to swimming.
