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USVI man drowns while attempting to save his brother
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI - A St Croix man drowned on Monday, April 9, 2018, at the Frederiksted Pier while attempting to save his brother, who was out in the deep waters struggling to stay afloat, [US] Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) Commissioner Delroy Richards confirmed to The Consortium Tuesday, April 10, 2018. According to VIPD Public Information Officer Glen Dratte, the 911 emergency call centre received notification of the incident at about 2:23 P.M.
UPDATE: James Leonard fell off boat – Eyewitnesses claim
COOPER ISLAND, VI - Mourning the tragic death of Cooper Island resident and beneficiary owner, Mr James 'Jamesy' Leonard, close friends and eyewitnesses have brushed aside speculation of foul play in his death.
Young man drowns in St John
VI CONSORTIUM
ST JOHN, USVI- A young man who appeared to be in his early 20s drowned in St John on Tuesday morning, January 31, 2017 [US] Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD) Commissioner Delroy Richards confirmed to this publication.
Myett’s owners' son allegedly drowns @ CGB
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- The son of owners of Myett’s in Cane Garden Bay, Dakary Rhymer, has reportedly drowned at Cane Garden Bay.
Two drown; three injured in St Thomas boating accident
CROWN BAY, St Thomas, USVI- A boating accident in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI) has left two dead and three injured, the VI Consortium reported on November 16, 2015.
Woman drowns after father blocks rescue to save 'honour'
AFP
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AFP) — A young Asian woman drowned after her father allegedly prevented Dubai lifeguards from coming to the rescue because that would "dishonour" her, Emirati news media reported Monday.
Man reportedly drowns @ JVD
LITTLE HARBOUR, Jost Van Dyke, VI – Information reaching this news site from our Team of Reporters on Jost Van Dyke is that well known resident, Daniel 'Not Nice' Richards, reportedly drowned in waters off Little Harbour this evening, June 14, 2015.
Tourist drowns near Devil's Bay
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A tourist reportedly encountered difficulties and drowned while snorkelling near Devil's Bay, Virgin Gorda sometime after noon yesterday, June 10, 2015.
UPDATE: 'My uncle was a very dedicated family man' – Terecia C. Hodge
PURCELL, Tortola, VI – As family and close loved ones of Mr Randolph Heskey known as ‘Jawa’ struggle to come to grips with his sudden and tragic death they could not shy away from remembering his commitment and love for his family and relatives.
UPDATE: VISAR confirms Gumbs’ body recovered
LITTLE BAY, Tortola, VI - VISAR's Phil Aspinall has confirmed that the body of Mr Natanael Gumbs was recovered from the sea at Little Bay area earlier today March 4, 2014 at 7:10 am.
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