A man’s body was found in water off Sandys on Saturday morning, police said.

They appealed for information and also asked people not to share an image of the scene, which was being circulated on social media.

The Bermuda Police Service said that a report was received of a body found in water off Caroline Bay Marina, at Morgan’s Point, Sandys, soon after 10.20am.

It added: “Police as well as the Royal Bermuda Regiment Coastguard attended the scene.

“Upon arrival, the lifeless body of a male was seen in the water at the edge of a rocky outcrop a short distance from the dock.

“An on-call doctor attended and confirmed the death of the male, a 59-year-old Bermudian national.”

The BPS said: “An investigation into this matter has now begun.

“The Bermuda Police Service is aware there are individuals who live on boats docked at the Caroline Bay Marina.

“We are asking that any such residents or anyone who lives near the water in the Caroline Bay area and may have any information on this matter to please call the main police number, 295-0011.”

Information can also be provided through the non-emergency reporting number 211 or via the community reporting portal at portal.police.bm.

The BPS added: “We are aware of an image of the scene being circulated on social media.

“We ask that you be considerate of the family of the deceased and not share that image on, should you receive it.”