UPDATE: Body of female recovered in JVD waters identified
According to a press release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) today, January 4, 2016, the body of Tomas-Abadia, 29, was positively identified by her boyfriend later that morning.
“The two were among a party of six that arrived at Jost Van Dyke on Thursday evening by motorboat to attend New Year’s Eve festivities on the island.
“The deceased was last seen swimming alone in the waters near the main dock in front of the Administration Building. She was later seen drifting unresponsively and was subsequently retrieved from the water,” the RVIPF release stated.
It also said a Family Liaison Officer has been assigned and investigations will continue on behalf of the Coroner’s Office.
See previous article published January 1, 2016
Body of female recovered off JVD today Jan 1, 2016
Police have confirmed that the body of a female was recovered in the waters off Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke early this morning January 1, 2016.
According to a press release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), the identity of the female is still being determined.
“Cause of death is unknown at this time,” said the release. However it is believed that the person drowned, according to our sources.
We will provide an update upon the receipt of further information regarding this matter.
57 Responses to “UPDATE: Body of female recovered in JVD waters identified”
How will we feel if it was a BVI tourist in another country who lost their life. It is time for us to be sensible and write something good, further more the tourists came here to enrich the territory with their spending at hotels, boats, taxi and the economy benefits. Stop negative comments
As for: was she reported missing? I guess they might have been reluctant to report her missing. They came on a power boat?? Half of the foreign vessels that night I saw comming straight into the harbor without clearing in. :-(
Certainly some interesting posts here and questions in regards to what happened and what was done...
I also have a million questions!!! This could have been an accident but as well it could be something else.
If you have any information please come forward.
Melissa was a gorgeous brunette full of life and light.
There's too many unanswered questions...