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BAHAMAS: Statement from the Commissioner of Police
#Nassau, September 9, 2019 – Bahamas – The Commissioner of the Royal Bahamas Police Force wishes to advise the general public, that as of Sunday 8th September, 2019, officers have located and recovered forty-five (45) deceased persons from the hurricane affected areas, thirty-seven (37) from the island of Abaco and eight (8) from Grand Bahama.
We anticipate the discovery of more deceased persons, as the process of search and recovery progresses.
As there are many more persons presume missing, since they have not been seen or heard from since the passage of hurricane Dorian, we are appealing to family members to file missing person’s reports with the police.
We offer sincere condolence to those families who had love ones died during the hurricane. Please know that every effort is being made by Royal Bahamas Police Force along with our local and international law enforcement partners to bring relief and closure for everyone.
May God bless the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.
Release: RBPF