BAHAMAS- Police in Eleuthera are investigating a homicide and suspected attempted suicide after a South African woman was found dead on a vessel docked near Harbour Island, alongside a 40-year-old Mexican man discovered with severe arm injuries. The incident, reported shortly after 1 p.m., prompted a swift response from local authorities who were alerted to the marina area.

Upon boarding the vessel, officers found the woman unresponsive with visible signs of injuries. A local doctor attended the scene and pronounced her deceased. The Mexican man, identified as a suspect, was found in the engine room with the victim. He was apprehended, cautioned, and taken to a nearby clinic for medical treatment due to his injuries, which police are treating as a possible suicide attempt.

Preliminary reports indicate the woman was reported missing for a short period before her body was discovered. The investigation is ongoing, with police working to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. No further details about the victim’s identity or the suspect’s condition have been released at this time.

The case has drawn attention on social media, with posts expressing shock and sadness over the tragedy. Authorities are appealing for anyone with information to come forward to assist with the investigation.