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Media Relations Dept.
Police Headquarters
P.O. Box HM 530
Tel: (441) 299-4249/4291/4321
Fax: (441) 299-4322
E-mail: Police Media Relations


 
Date:Monday, April 09,2012
Distribution: All Media

Sudden Death: Update

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 25 year old Ryan Craig. It appears that around 4:35pm on Thursday April 5th, police received a report of a missing diver in the waters off of Grotto Bay Hotel. As a result, police divers and a Bermuda Police Service marine vessel conducted an active search. He was located in the waters a short time later in an unresponsive state and was immediately given first aid while awaiting the arrival of an ambulance. He was conveyed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 6.35pm.

Police are not treating this incident as suspicious, however an autopsy is anticipated and inquiries are ongoing. A full investigation into this incident is ongoing and a file will be prepared for review by the Coroner. The Bermuda Police Service extends condolences to the families and friends of Mr. Craig.


All incidents are under investigation. Police are appealing to members of the public who have witnessed these incidents or may have information pertaining to them to contact their respective Police Station, Police Headquarters at 295-0011 or the confidential Crimestoppers Hotline on 1 (800) 623-8477.

Public & Media Relations Department