Lone survivor of pirate attack restates innocence

Salim Feroze Hack

The lone survivor of a reported pirate attack in Suriname two weeks ago, which resulted in one body washing ashore and three others missing and presumed dead, has reasserted his innocence.

The story related by Salim Feroze Hack of Lusignan, the captain of the crew has generated skepticism particularly after the boat and one of the bodies washed ashore last week in the Mahaica/ Mahaicony area. While those in the business say it is not unheard of that tides can sweep the vessel and the body this far west from Suriname there are still doubts about Hack’s story.

Family members of dead man and the missing trio have raised questions about Hack’s account.

Hack told Stabroek News yesterday that he is innocent. He continued,