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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:Sunday, January 13,2013
Distribution: All Media

Sudden Death

Marine Police and Fisheries responded to a report of a diving incident that took place in the waters off of Castle Harbour in St. George's around 1:30pm Sunday, January 13th. It appears that a man was diving with two other individuals in the aforementioned area when he came into difficulty and began a rapid ascent to the surface. He was placed aboard a private dive vessel and that vessel was met by an emergency service vessel and the man was then taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead. No further information will be given until the next of kin is notified.

The two other individuals appear to be fine, however they attended the hospital as a precaution.


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