A Sea Lots man identified as Gregory Taylor has drowned.

Mr. Taylor was from Production Drive.

Reports say last Saturday night Mr. Taylor was among a group of men employed to help repair a vessel which was sinking in the waters off Sea Lots.

We are told around 7:35pm, he decided to swim back to shore.

However along the way he got into difficulties

he was assisted by one of the other men and taken to the Port of Spain General Hospital.

However, he was later pronounced dead.

Investigations are underway.