Body of Man Found in River, Police Link Death to Health Conditions

Over the weekend, a painful discovery was made near Yarborough Bridge when police retrieved the body of Ryan Romero from the canal. The Belize City resident was found deceased with no apparent injuries. ACP Hilberto Romero shared some insights into what the police believe led to Romero’s death.

 

ACP Hilberto Romero, Regional Commander, Eastern Division

“On Saturday, the seventh of December, police responded to reports of a body found  by the Yarborough Bridge. Upon arrival, they found the lifeless body of a male person in the water. He was taken out. Thereafter, he was identified as Ryan Romero of Belize City. He was taken to the HHMH where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Investigation revealed that he was last seen in that area. Thereafter, his body was found.  He is known to suffer from seizures. No signs of any injuries were observed on the body.”