A Maryland tourist found dead on a beach in the Bahamas said she had drowned, authorities said Wednesday, but her family is seeking answers to what led to her death.
He was a man Appointed by the Royal Bahamas Police Force 23-year-old Dinari Mcalmont. McCalmont, Maryland, a town on the outskirts of Washington, DC, arrived in the country on Friday, April 4.
Mcalmont was found on a beach on Paradise Island on Saturday morning. A post-mortem examination said he “died of suffocation”. A toxicology test is pending and the investigation is ongoing, but officials said “foul play is not suspected at this time.”
Mcalmont’s mother, Michelle Mcalmont, Bahamya News Outlet told Eyewitness News He caused the death of his son by foul play. He reported that he was contacted by Bahamian police at 1 a.m. and claimed that someone’s son had reported to authorities that he spat on them. He said the police showed him a photo of his body with sand on his face and body. Earlier comments by police said Mcalmont had choked.
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“I need justice for my baby,” she said. “I need justice. How would it ever do itself.”
Michelle Macalmont said the family planned to leave the island on Monday. He said he hired a lawyer.
Mcalmont was an engineer at Lowcation Studios, a recording studio in Brentwood, Maryland. In the statementthe company described him as a “great friend and all-rounder” who was “deeply passionate about his work and the ideas of artists” and always committed to bringing artists’ ideas.
“It’s hard to imagine life and life in the studio without him,” he said.
Paradise Island, the most popular of the Bahamas, is connected to New Providence Island by two bridges. Paradise Island is dotted with hotels including the luxury resort Atlantis. McCalmont was staying at the Atlantis, CBS News reported at the resort.
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of one of our guests. Our condolences are with the guest’s family and loved ones during this difficult time,” he said. “Police authorities are investigating this tragic incident. We await the findings of the police and will not comment on speculation.”
The Bahamas is under a Level 2 Travel Consultant. In advice, US Department of State warns of the risks and crimes associated with swimming.
