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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:Saturday, August 05,2023
Distribution: All Media

Sudden Death After Man Suffers Apparent Medical Incident at Shelly Bay

Shortly after 3:00 p.m. on Friday August 4th 2023, police and other first responders were dispatched to Shelly Bay Beach, Hamilton Parish following reports that a male had been pulled out of the water.

Reports are the man was standing in waist deep water when he appeared to have suffered a medical episode and went under water before he was pulled out by nearby individuals who began CPR until the arrival of EMTs who took over.

The 73-year-old victim was subsequently transported by ambulance to King Edward Hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

Next of kin have been informed.

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