Corozal Police has handed over the body of a Mexican national who was retrieved from the Rio Hondo yesterday afternoon. According to Corozal police, around four yesterday afternoon 46 year old Mexican national Miguel Angel Galindo, accompanied by his brother, was walking across to the Mexican side over the Belize-Mexico Friendship Bridge in Santa Elena when upon approaching the Mexican side Galindo decided to jump into the river. Galindo appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. Three men jumped into the river to try and rescue Galindo but because of the strong water current, Galindo was pulled to the Belize side of the border. Galindo was immediately pulled out of the river and Corozal police transported him to the Corozal Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. The Red Cross from neighbouring Chetumal also responded to the emergency call but by the time they got to the border, Galindo had been transported to Corozal Town. Later yesterday afternoon, Galindo’s family visited Corozal Police to request the body which was facilitated through the assistance of Lic. Mateo Avila Arceo, deputy attorney General for Chetumal. Up to news time, Galindo’s brother who accompanied him at the time of the incident had not been located. Reporting for Love News from Orange Walk I am Arturo Cantun.
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