Body of man found in river in St James, drowning suspected

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Body of man found in river in St James, drowning suspected

The Irwin police are investigating a suspected case of drowning following the discovery of a man's body in a river in Gutters, Granville, St James on Saturday. The man has been identified as 24-year-old Justin Jackson of Gutters. Reports from...

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