Joint Statement on the death of Wilford Edmondson - NEPA and UDC

Attention: All News Editors                                                      KINGSTON, Jamaica

(August 29, 2018):

                                                         STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF WILFORD EDMONDSON

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) and Urban Development Corporation (UDC) acknowledge the tragic passing of Mr Wilford Edmondson and express condolences to his family on the loss of their loved one.

An incident response team from NEPA and the UDC visited the location on Sunday, August 26, 2018. The NEPA is in dialogue with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and awaits the completion of the JCF’s investigation into Mr Edmondson’s death. In the interim, the Agencies have commenced the process to capture the animal.

Members of the public are reminded to exercise caution in areas, which are clearly identified as natural crocodile habitats, observe the posted warning signs and refrain from interacting with the crocodiles.

NEPA reminds the public to immediately contact the Agency at 1-888-991-5005 or 876- 754-7540 if crocodiles are seen in areas where they may pose a threat to human life.

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For more information, please contact:

Public Education and Corporate Communication Branch

National Environment and Planning Agency

10 and 11 Caledonia Avenue,

Kingston 5 Tel: 754-7540, ext. 2437 Fax: 754-7596

Email: ollyvia.anderson@nepa.gov.jm

Website: www.nepa.gov.jm

Corporate Relations and Marketing Department

Urban Development Corporation

12 Ocean Boulevard Kingston Mall

Telephone: 876-656-8631

Email: cr@udcja.com

Website: www.udcja.com