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Trinidadian actor dies

Brett Bengochea
By Andrew Karim

Trinidadian actor and bodybuilder Brett Bengochea died by drowning on Saturday.

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The police report that Bengochea, 36, known for his role in local productions, went swimming with friends at Balandra beach, when he encountered difficulties and went under the rough waters.

He died shortly after being pulled from the water.

Bengochea, a father of two, was the 2015 National Junior Men’s Physique Champion

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