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Man attempts to ‘jump’ from Peebles Hospital building

It was a scary moment for persons at Peebles Hospital yesterday May 20, 2016 when a man reportedly attempted to leap from the new Peebles Hospital building after climbing through a window. Photo: Team of Reporters
The man was said to be a patient at Peebles Hospital at the time of the incident. Photo: Team of reporters
The man was said to be a patient at Peebles Hospital at the time of the incident. Photo: Team of reporters
The man, said to be mentally unstable, was talked out of his suicide attempt by several persons, including hospital authorities. Photo: Team of Reporters
The man, said to be mentally unstable, was talked out of his suicide attempt by several persons, including hospital authorities. Photo: Team of Reporters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was a scary moment for persons at Peebles Hospital yesterday May 20, 2016 when a man, said to be mentally unstable, reportedly attempted to leap from the new Peebles Hospital building after climbing through a window.

The man was, however, dissuaded from committing the act by several persons on the scene, including hospital authorities.

He was said to be a patient at the hospital.

Fire Chief Zebalon A. McLean said Fire and Rescue Services were called in but he did not have the details at the time of speaking to Virgin Islands News Online.

A response from Police Information Officer Diane Drayton was not received up to publication time.

47 Responses to “Man attempts to ‘jump’ from Peebles Hospital building”

  • chad (21/05/2016, 10:31) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    I wonder what triggered this?
    • @ wow (22/05/2016, 11:47) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      The question is, does the man have the discipline?
    • the rock (22/05/2016, 21:48) Like (7) Dislike (3) Reply
      vino, why do u post such crap, ndp this and ndp that, the man has mental problems, why are we so shallow minded here in this place and if ndp is so bad, why don't u all do something about it, u can vote them out, but no, here talking pi$$ every time something goes wrong!
    • SUSS (23/05/2016, 06:50) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
      too murch stress caunt take it no more I know what this man is feeling sometimes is the mercy of god keep us people may see you smiling and thing but the half in neaver been told kep the faith bro its hard but hold on is not every day is Christmas sometimes is august and easter peace to all
  • rcc (21/05/2016, 10:46) Like (74) Dislike (39) Reply
    living under the NDP more of us will be taking the plunch
    • wow (21/05/2016, 16:50) Like (42) Dislike (7) Reply
      ndp sucks but this is no joking matter
    • Peaches (22/05/2016, 10:21) Like (23) Dislike (0) Reply
      Speak for yourself please. God is MY provider, not NDP. If we begin to put our trust in God instead of man we would not worry about what puny man do. I serve an awesome God!
      • So true (23/05/2016, 12:01) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
        @peaches, that is so true. Put no trust in man. Always put god first no matter how bad things might be. A man will lie to you and deceive you. I have a problem with whenever things go wrong, people is fast to say NDP is the cause. That is a cop out. We all are suppose to be in control of our lives and not blame other people when things go wrong.
      • Jackson (23/05/2016, 12:39) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
        @ Peached: I totally agree. The VIP Government started this welfare state we are now living in long before the NDP came on scene. The result of this is everyone feels entitled to a Government hand out. The BVI is no different than a socialist state. Everyone is himming yawing because they cant get a Government handout and its sickening.
  • wize up (21/05/2016, 12:29) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    the emergency room right there....the view
  • The Supportive And Caring Crowd Said (21/05/2016, 13:19) Like (15) Dislike (59) Reply
    "JUMP! JUMP! JUMP! JUMP!" but he did not and then they said "Awww! we did not get to see the grand finish."
    • i said it (21/05/2016, 14:24) Like (53) Dislike (5) Reply
      Your're an A$$. You think this is funny? You don't know what kind of inner pain the man was feeling and what trigger him to try and take his life. Your comment is not funny.
      • wize up (21/05/2016, 16:47) Like (6) Dislike (12) Reply
        @ i said it: you sound like his therapist, no need to get so worked up: 13 out of 27 thought that it was funny(C+)
        • Survey Says (22/05/2016, 07:24) Like (17) Dislike (2) Reply
          The 13 of 27 must be as dumb as you
        • i said it (22/05/2016, 08:25) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
          @Wize Up, you know I use to like your comments and I thought you were better than that. I got worked up because that is a sad place for any person to be in.
          • wize up (22/05/2016, 09:46) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
            @ i said it: i sincerly apologize to you: BUT sometimes i simply respond to the blog and not the situation.....in anorher one of my blogs i also express concern as to why our people have to suffer...it was not my intention to be disrespectful to you in any way.....
  • GOD BLESS (21/05/2016, 13:29) Like (29) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good job in saving a life you guys.
  • farmer brown (21/05/2016, 14:52) Like (18) Dislike (14) Reply
    Hope some of them politians next
    • @farmerbrown (21/05/2016, 22:06) Like (4) Dislike (13) Reply
      I am sure that you think that you are funny, but I think it is time for the good Christian people of this country to say to you and others on this blog how disgusting if is reading your comments everyday. You don't understand what is disrespectful you are. You may not be a supporter or have voted for the NDP Government, but they are our Government. Why? Because the majority of persons in this country wanted them to be. We are not in a third world country with war going on everyday. This is a civilized society and you are being disrespectful to the Government of this country. Is this something you can understand with your simple mind? Majority ruled, and until the majority is thinking the way you are, or voting the way you are, the majority rules and we should respect their decision. We will end up a mighty ugly country if you continue spewing your hate daily. It won't work either unless the majority thinks like you which than God the don't.
  • what a mess (21/05/2016, 16:01) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    i wonder what trigger him to want to do such a bad thing. Is it because he cant cope with the pressure of life in tola any more
    • Anything (21/05/2016, 17:05) Like (21) Dislike (0) Reply
      It could be anything. I know when I was out of a job for over a year and I did not have money to buy food and pay my bills my mind was telling me to do all kind of crazy things.
      • wize up (21/05/2016, 20:24) Like (15) Dislike (1) Reply
        @ anything: words well written and it is so funny how the people of the territory often have to suffer while others are doing well...
      • Understand (22/05/2016, 21:38) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
        @Anything, I understand exactly what you were going through. I was unemployed for almost 6 months and the stress was getting real bad. Every penny that I had saved up was gone in 2 weeks on rent, food and lights, I had to let my cable and phone go. You know how ashamed I was when I had to ask my parents for a loan to help pay my bills? I found another job and was able to pay them back.My parents did not want to take the money back so LOL, I would go to their house when they were not at home and tape it to the tv remote.
  • grace (21/05/2016, 21:23) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    But for the grace of God many more of would want to commit suicide. The BVI is nice only to the priveleged and comfortable and working group who are soooo lucky to have a job and can afford to live a life of ease and contentment knowing where the money is coming from to pay the bills which keep rolling in. I fear for the vulnerable because unfortunately the way things are here, it's every man Jack must take care of themselves. ob or no job

    What the h***! No one not even the worst individual should be deprived of their illaineable right to have a job. If so then the government has to provide them with unemployment benefits for them and their family. It's about time that be included in the Social Security benefits. Plus there are low risk persons who never...
    in their entire life, have never ever claimed anything from SS. My point is when faced with job loss, a person should be able to turn to SS or SW for some kind of help.

    It is shameful that while some persons make $800 per hour some are only getting $0 or a big fat egg every time.



  • Concerned (21/05/2016, 21:31) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is truly bad!! I wonder what was goin on in his head. How he get out the hospital anyway!! These people are not doing their job.
  • chinese connection (22/05/2016, 01:05) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
    Now we are going to see window security rails coming in from china.
    • Ha Ha (22/05/2016, 22:07) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      @ Chinese Connection, you have me cracking up. So true. Made in China.
  • True (22/05/2016, 07:06) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
    The man said he is working for minimum wage and cannot support himself with the high cost of living. All his money is going to government impose taxes and bills while Politian's are filling their pockets. So if he cant eat he better die.
  • .... (22/05/2016, 08:14) Like (15) Dislike (2) Reply

    Mark,Myron,Ronnie,Orlando, Kedrick,Archie, Marlon, John,Pat,June...... All of them are a waste of time and resources. They're so busy filling....that they can't see the poor and suffering in this society

    • Exactly (22/05/2016, 08:47) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
      They don't know what it is to go to sleep hungry, go to sleep and wake up worrying if this is the day the landlord is going to throw you out, how am I going to pay this pending bill, make a decision if I should pay the light bill or buy food. See, people elected them in office because they talked a good game just like every politician does. Something have to give. You work everyday and you can hardly survive.
      • tretretrete (23/05/2016, 09:16) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
        What would you like them to do specifically? Tell your boss to give you a raise? Tell your landlord to lower his rent? Tell RTW lower the price of eggs? We keep blaming VIP or NDP but what specifically do we expect them to do?
  • tola (22/05/2016, 10:16) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Keep mental health ward and services on ground floor.
    • Concerned (22/05/2016, 23:17) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      When I toured the facility, that was my immediate thought. Why on earth did they decide to put it on the top floor with windows that have no guard rails. Shatter proof window is a plus yes but no patient should have been able to open them/it to put put their life at risk. Why was it not locked? Hope an an investigation is launched by the family. Patients are there to be taken care of. It is a shame.
  • kelo (22/05/2016, 11:35) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    In looking at the "mental emergency", the human rights aspect must not be neglected. Consideration should be given to how the mentally ill are treated by for instance, the police. The human rights of the mentally ill must be protected!
  • TALK THAT (22/05/2016, 11:37) Like (16) Dislike (6) Reply
    The NDP is doing NOTHING in reducing the number of persons falling into depression and requiring mental health care
  • Dr. Truth (22/05/2016, 11:41) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    How ironic that the ambulance would of still taken long to reach
  • just asking.... (22/05/2016, 20:41) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply
    does anyone have this on video?
    • *Hmm (23/05/2016, 18:41) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Yup, there's video footage of it that's how I saw it a few hrs after it happen
  • BuzzBvi (22/05/2016, 22:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    If there is any way we could help this man we should.

    Why such terrible comments. He need help. Peebles are trying, are we?

    I could do more.

    And so could you.
    • F (23/05/2016, 11:04) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      @BuzzBvi, terrible comments because people here think everything is funny. There is nothing funny about someone trying to take their own life. I hope that he get the help and services he needs. This is in no way shape or form funny. The poor guy was crying out for help.
  • . (23/05/2016, 11:41) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Curses of the NDP?? Yall mean curses of all the bad minded people on this island. Which is 80%. Pure hypocrites. Wake up call: Not because you go church every Sunday means you're going to the golden land. Having a good heart as well counts. So don't blame the NDP for the curses around here. Cant even accept the people who you rush to buy clothes from or straight your hard hair.
  • Eagle Eye (23/05/2016, 11:53) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    If he's so mentally challenge why he never jump. Can a mental person balance that good hmm
  • whatever (23/05/2016, 12:09) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    @Hmmm, you are the perfect example of a typical modern day A#^. I hope one day you don't find yourself in the same position one day.You have a nice day.
  • Binocs (23/05/2016, 12:20) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    One question why is the government officials being blamed for this individual behavior. Have you all ever stop to think he had these problems long before they were elected. Come on some of these comments are just utterly ridiculous.
  • *Hmm (23/05/2016, 18:44) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    These boys up & down taking things from ppl to smoke, beware cause it have some dutty minded good for nothings willfully spiking your stuff next u know u gone from yourself
  • No good (23/05/2016, 23:19) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply

    Like really..people like u are so heartless and badminded....tortola people dont have nothing positive to say on people...i find that this is unacceptable...for all of you maytey people you guy need to get the fact straight before taking sh*t about people...if you no somebody is not stable and they want to go the $%^& home send there @$$ home..maybe they feel uncomfortable or aome sh*t...he was not tryin to jump u aint c the man sitting down if he had wanted to jump he would of jump from since he came out the window...people like ayo is problems



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