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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:Tuesday, November 11,2014
Distribution: All Media

Marine Death of Dr. Neil Burnie

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 60 year old Dr. Neil Burnie of Smith's parish and extends condolences to his family and friends. Police and other first responders attended a report of a marine incident that took place today a few minutes after 11am in the waters off of Horseshoe Bay beach.

Details are sketchy, but it appears that Dr. Burnie ran into difficulty whilst scuba diving, resulting in Marine Police and Harbour Radio being notified. He was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance; however he was pronounced dead at 11:52am.

A Family Liaison Officer has been assigned to Dr. Burnie's family to assist them at this difficult time. Enquiries are ongoing; however foul play is not suspected.

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