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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, March 28,2023
Distribution: All Media

Sudden Death of 31-Year-Old Amanda Chibwe

The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the identity of the sudden death victim who was pulled from the waters off Southlands Beach in Warwick as 31-year-old Amanda Chibwe.

Around 4:45p.m. on Friday, 24th March, 2023, police and other first responders attended Southlands Beach following reports that a woman was found unresponsive in the water and pulled to shore.

She was attended to at the scene by EMTs and was subsequently transported via ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, where sadly, she was pronounced dead a short time later.

Foul play has been ruled out.

Ms. Chibwe, a U.K. National, was visiting the island at the time of her passing.

The Bermuda Police Service extends its condolences to Ms. Chibwe’s family and loved ones.

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