DAILY GUIDE'S continuous investigation into the mystery surrounding the death of two United States of America (USA) sailors whose bodies were found at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel at La in Accra have revealed that the two men might have drunk themselves to death. Earlier information gathered by the paper suggested that the two, Petty Officer 1st Class Patrick Brendan Mack, 22 and Fireman Lonnie Lee Davis Jr, 35, died of excessive intake of' Akpeteshie, a localIy-brewed gin, identified as a lethal alcoho. A check at the La District Police Command, under whose jurisdiction the case was reported, has confirmed the report. While the bodies are in Germany undergoing autopsy, Police sources have revealed that the two sailors might have died from hunger after heavily drinking alcohol on empty stomachs, a phenomenon refered to as "nkitin nkitin” in Akan language. Speaking to Daily Guide over the weekend, the District Commander, Assistant Superintendent of Police ASP Richard Gyebi narrated that on the fateful day, January 1, 2008, they (Police) had a call from one Marigold Mingle of La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, who informed them of the death of the two sailors. Sergeant Abel Gati was dispatched to the scene to assess the situation and it was found out that one of the sailors, Charles Clair Metayer, had found his colleagues dead in a supine position. He said the three sailors were the occupants of chalet 3 room 302 and when an on-the scene investigation was conducted, the Police found bottles of a Russian drink suspected to be Vodka, pieces of apple, a pair of ladies' earrings, $44 and some assorted energy drinks, that might have been used to dilute the Vodka. According to ASP Gyebi, Metayer told the Police that the three of them had gone on a drinking spree the previous night and later went to bed in the company of two ladies without having supper. He stated that at 1.00 am a 'Shore Patrol Team', a patrol team from the Tema Naval Base where their ship, USS Fort McHenry was docked, normally went round the various locations their crew members were accommodated to ensure their well-being and safety. On reaching La Palm Royal Beach they went in to find the two soldiers fast asleep and after interacting with Metayer the team left. Metayer was also said to have gone to see the ladies off immediately the Shore Patrol Team left the hotel. ASP Mr. Gyebi said Metayer woke up the following morning at about 9.45am and quickly went to the front desk of the hotel to check if he and his colleagues were late "for breakfast. Luckily for them breakfast was available till about 10.30 am and in order to beat the time, he quickly went to call his colleagues for breakfast. Metayer was said to have found his colleagues already dead and he rushed out and raised an alarm which attracted the attention of the front desk and two medical doctors, a Spaniard and Black American (not identified) who immediately came in to resuscitate the deceased but to no avail. ASP Gyebi said officials of the Bureau of National Investigation (BNI) and one Edward Ramos from the American Embassy came over to the hotel. He said the exhibits, $44, a pair of ladies' earrings, and a receipt bearing the name of a shopping mall (name withheld) where the drinks were bought were handed over to Mr. Ramos. The District Commander noted that Mr. Metayer became hysterical upon realizing that his colleagues were dead and had to be taken to the 37 Military Hospital where he was treated for shock and discharged. Mr. Metayer was alleged to have told the Police that they took the drinks on empty stomachs but he was moderate in his drinking while his colleagues 'boozed themselves to death'. A source at the Police CID Headquarters told DAILY GUIDE that the bodies of the two accompanied by a pathologist and a detective had been flown out over the weekend to Germany for the autopsy to be conducted. The sailors were stationed aboard the amphibious USS Fort McHenry, which was on a seven-month voyage through the Gulf of Guinea aimed at training local law enforcement on maritime security. The US government is in partnership with Africa dubbed Africa Partnership Station (APS), aimed at supporting regional maritime security and safety which promotes economic prosperity and stability. It is also aimed at demonstrating US commitment to African security by responding to Africa's request for assistance. It was one of such operations that brought USS Fort McHenry to the Tema Port where the two sailors died after allegedly drinking Vodka, a Russian hard liquor. Source: Daily Guide