An unrelated uncovered water storage tank at Roxborough museum in south Manchester (Photo: Kasey Williams)
October 29, 2026
Body of Manchester woman suspected of drowning found face down in tank
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Detectives in Manchester are seeking to determine the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman whose body was found face down floating in a tank at her yard in Content near Williamsfield, Manchester on Wednesday.
Police identified the deceased as Yvonne Smith.
Police have so far classified her death as a suspected case of drowning.
A police report said about 3:17 pm Smith’s body was found in the tank by residents and cops were called to the scene.
Smith’s body was found clad in a black blouse and a pair of blue pants.
Firefighters had to be called in to assist in retrieving Smith’s body from the tank.
Detectives are awaiting a post-mortem to conclude their investigation.
— Kasey Williams
