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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:Thursday, May 31,2012
Distribution: All Media

Sudden Death of George Bossert

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 56 year old George Bossert following the notification of his overseas next of kin. Mr. Bossert, a French national and longtime Bermuda resident, was pronounced dead at 11:55am on Tuesday, May 29th.

Inquiries are ongoing into the reported tragic incident that occurred around 5pm on Saturday, May 26th which resulted in Mr. Bossert being taken to hospital in critical condition after he apparently fell off of a wall in the Devil’s Hole Hill, Smith’s parish area and into the waters of Harrington Sound.

Any witnesses or anyone who was in the Harrington Sound Road, Devil’s Hole Hill Smith’s parish area around 5pm Saturday, May 26th is encouraged to contact Detective Constable Elesa Brown at the St. George’s Criminal Investigation Unit on 293-2222.

The Bermuda Police Service extends condolences to the family & friends of Mr. Bossert.

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