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Fisherman found dead

Fisherman found dead THE BODY of Calvin Cox being lifted onto the Oistins jetty under the supervision of police and Coast Guard officials.

By CA | Sun, April 22, 2012 - 12:01 AM

THE FISHERMEN OF OISTINS, Christ Church, are mourning the loss of one of their own after the death of Calvin Jefferson Cox at sea yesterday.

Police reported the 74-year-old  fisherman left Barbados on April 12 on Andy Andy.

The report stated that Cox, of Scarborough, Christ Church,  was last seen alive at 8 p.m Friday and was found dead at around 10:05 a.m yesterday by crew members. He was reportedly suffering from heart problems and diabetes.

A small crowd gathered on the Oistins jetty after the boat returned to Barbados to witness the Police Force and Coast Guard investigating the situation

and the body being taken away.

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Posted by Bim Bum 1 year, 1 month ago
Poor old fella.

Sounds like he had some fairly major medical issues
but at least he died doing what he did best!
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