The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 41 year old Donald Tucker of Pembroke. Around 7:10pm on Sunday, March 18th police received a report of a man missing at sea. It appears that two men were out fishing earlier that day in the Cooper’s Island, St. George’s area. One of the men returned to shore safely around 6:30pm; however the other, 41 year old Donald Tucker, was unaccounted for.

As a result, officers from the Marine Police Unit searched the Cooper’s Island area waters for Mr. Tucker and the Maritime Operations Centre appealed for any vessels in the area to assist in locating him.

This morning (Monday, March 19th) Marine Police resumed their search for 41 year old Donald Tucker. Tragically, Mr. Tucker’s lifeless body was recovered from waters in the vicinity of Cooper’s Island and Nonsuch Island around 10:30am Monday, March 19th. An autopsy to determine the cause of death is anticipated in due course.

Inquiries are ongoing and a Family Liaison Officer has been assigned to assist Mr. Tucker’s family during this difficult time. Anyone who may have seen Mr. Tucker on Sunday, March 18th is encouraged to contact Sergeant Terrance Smith at Southside Police Station on 293-2222 or Sergeant Edward Peach at the Marine Police Unit on 295-0011. The Bermuda Police Service extends condolences to the family & friends of Mr. Tucker.