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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, July 13,2017
Distribution: All Media

Sudden Death of American Visitor

Around 2:15pm Thursday, July 13th police and first responders were dispatched to a report of an unresponsive man in the water near Horseshoe Bay beach, Southampton.

Details are limited at this time.

However initial information suggests that the man involved, believed to be a 69 year old American visitor, was unconscious when he was brought to shore by members of the public.

CPR was performed at the scene and continued during transport via ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, but the man was later pronounced dead.

Foul play is not suspected and no further information regarding the deceased will be provided at this time, until his 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