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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 21,2015
Distribution: All Media

Sudden Death of American Visitor Swimming Near Watford Bridge

Around 3:45pm Wednesday, May 20th first responders were dispatched to report of a 52 year old American visitor encountering difficulty while swimming in the waters near Watford Bridge in Sandys parish.

It appears that the 52 year old, believed to be from California, was initially aboard the local pleasure boat ‘Aristocat’.

America’s Cup Oracle Team USA crew members training nearby assisted in bringing the visitor to Watford Bridge dock where a waiting ambulance transported him to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital; however he was later pronounced dead at 4:21pm.

An investigation into this incident has commenced and no further information regarding the deceased will be given until the next of kin has been notified.


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