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Canadian female dies while snorkelling in VG

Reports reaching Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) indicates that an elderly Canadian national died in Virgin Gorda Pond Bay area yesterday, Friday, February 21, 2020. Photo: BVI Vacation
POND BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI - Reports reaching Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) indicates that an elderly Canadian national died on Virgin Gorda yesterday, Friday, February 21, 2020.

Sixty-two-year-old Agnes Y. Cormack was snorkelling with her husband Mark D. Cormack while on vacation on a catamaran with a well-known charter boat company in the Virgin Islands.

“I can confirm receipt of a report made by the representative of VISAR of an unresponsive female at approximately 4.16 pm on February 21. Police responded, and she was later pronounced dead,” Acting Police Information Officer Akia L. Thomas said on Saturday, February 22 2020.

The incident reportedly occurred at Pond Bay, Virgin Gorda.

The pair had been in the Territory since February 16, 2020.
 
Investigations into the death continue, Thomas said.

28 Responses to “Canadian female dies while snorkelling in VG”

  • pat (22/02/2020, 12:46) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    Very sad news
  • Payers (22/02/2020, 12:56) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    So many deaths in one weekend, this is terrible
  • WHAT!!! (22/02/2020, 13:06) Like (25) Dislike (2) Reply
    Sad, condolences to family and loved ones. PLEASE no disrespectful comments, someone came to our home on holiday and passed away have respect.
  • Eagle Eye (22/02/2020, 13:44) Like (6) Dislike (46) Reply
    Why people who live here is not drowning.the water loves locals better?
  • Boss (22/02/2020, 14:13) Like (5) Dislike (41) Reply
    D devil sending those people in the BVI to die to give it a bad name that to many now
    • visitor (22/02/2020, 14:43) Like (35) Dislike (6) Reply
      @Boss. You sound real ignorant. So if you are visiting somewhere and this happen to you would you like for someone to make such a ignorant comment? No one have to come to your Country to die to give your Country a bad name. Your Country already have a bad name.
    • Hmm (23/02/2020, 22:53) Like (2) Dislike (7) Reply
      Make ine wonder, dome people with big insurances have their spouse go ovrrseas to die "accidentally " Watch forensic files.
      • Her son (24/02/2020, 10:54) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
        @hmm this woman is my mother. And while she always taught me to be polite and patient with everyone around me your soulless and obviously poorly thought out comment just goes to show how ignorant people can be. You have never met my parents, myself or any of my family and clearly have no idea what you are talking about. I hope you never experience what I am feeling having lost my mom and even more so I hope when you read an article on the death of your loved one abroad some spineless coward like YOU doesn't leave words like you have. As I mentioned to another ignorant comment poster, these are your words and you can never take them back. Your words hurt and if you are brave enough to leave a comment like this you could at least have the guts to leave your real name.

        -Andrew, her son.
        • Condolences (24/02/2020, 17:03) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
          Hi Andrew, My condolences to you in this trying time. my advice to you, for the sake of your mourning and your peace of mind, avoid reading these blogs. As you can see, ppl can be insensitive a**holes, that make fun or senseless remarks of everything instead of being human and understanding someone else's situation. these blogs will only fester hate and anger in an already difficult time in your life. I pray you find peace and may your mom rest in peace!
    • Her son (24/02/2020, 00:05) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
      Boss you heartless soulless coward. That woman was my Mother. I truly hope you never feel the pain I am experiencing now and your comments show how truly poor of a person you are. You cannot take back what you have said it is forever your own words. Its people like YOU who give BVI a bad name nothing else. Your family should be ashamed of you.
  • It happens (22/02/2020, 15:09) Like (19) Dislike (1) Reply
    Every day, 155,000 people die world wide, 7,700 per day in the US, 1,400 per day in the UK. That said, I would not necessarily describe a 62 year old as elderly.
  • WHAT!!!! (22/02/2020, 18:55) Like (23) Dislike (2) Reply
    I guess that “boss” and “Eagle Eye” just could not resist making stupid blogs when a family is mourning a lost one. Dumb and hurtful.
  • a friend (22/02/2020, 22:04) Like (26) Dislike (0) Reply
    The woman who died was wonderful, kind, active and very fit. We do not yet know how she died. She leaves behind the love of her life, her children, grandchild, sibling(s) and many other dear family and friends. Her husband is devastated as are we all. If you cannot be kind, then say nothing...please. We have lost someone very special...
    • Trini T (23/02/2020, 00:09) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
      @ a friend
      Sorry for your loss please accept my condolences ..
    • lyra (24/02/2020, 00:43) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
      Exactly what 'a friend' said. This world is in turmoil. Such harshness. At this time, kindness and love would be appreciated. She was not even near elderly, and a truly beautiful soul. Her family, myself included, don't know what happened, and will find this place trying to get answers. Can you imagine what it's like to read some of the insensitive comments?

      If it was you, your family, someone you love?
  • The Real Judge (22/02/2020, 22:05) Like (4) Dislike (14) Reply
    we take a lot of these deaths with tourist for granted, however we have to look a little closer. People use these areas to get rid of their love ones for financial gain. You remember the case where there was a conviction in the the USA over someone that drowned in our waters. Its was only then we saw the need to have a case here. Lets open our eyes more and connect the dots.
    • Judge Not... (23/02/2020, 00:25) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
      You know nothing about these people. To be so lost that you would even post that. SMH
      I am praying for you as well as those impacted by this terrible event.
    • Her son (24/02/2020, 11:05) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      The Real Judge.... My mom taught me better than to say things like what you are posting. Unfortunately yours clearly did not. If you knew her you'd be crying yourself to sleep like I do since hearing the news. You are a coward and your family should be ashamed of you. If you had any ounce of decency you will post an apology for your words on here but since you wont even leave your name I suspect you will just hide behind your keyboard.
  • Tourist (22/02/2020, 22:26) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    Wow Boss and Eagle Eye, what pathetic comments from both of you. I feel sorry for both of you. Truly disgusting. How do you think the woman family feel after reading your disgusting and insensitive comments.
  • Waiting (22/02/2020, 23:54) Like (2) Dislike (9) Reply
    I'm waiting for the investigation into this case, honestly is
  • Noticed (23/02/2020, 02:16) Like (4) Dislike (9) Reply
    I am sorry for the lost to the entire Family. I have been reading and Monitoring Jounalism strategy in the BVI and noticed anything surrounding negative the jounalist is quick to name a black own business name in black and white but when it comes to a white own Company they uses clues like this above " a well known Charter Yacht Company". for international google search so that nothing negative is associated with the Company business name but they dont provide that same level of proctection for local black own companies. SMH.
  • guy hill (23/02/2020, 06:48) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Condolences to her husband and rest of her family. @Boss etal... the WORLD has a bad name, dont you know?
  • SCB Resident (23/02/2020, 11:39) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is terribly sad.
    And it is simply indecent that some people feel the need to make hideous comments such as “eagle eye”, “boss”, and “The Real Judge”, in the light of a visiting family’s tremendous loss.
    Show some Respect, or say nothing at all, please.
  • friend (24/02/2020, 15:28) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    Please don't read those comments. All of us back home know how much your parents loved each other. Take care of yourself. Your dad really needs you.
  • KwLaxCoach (24/02/2020, 20:57) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Andrew my heartfelt condolences to your family, your brother and father...keep your chin up..everyone here at home is grieving with you...see you soon...b.mully
  • FamilyFriend (25/02/2020, 10:59) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    These negative comments are made out of pure ignorance. Anyone who knows the family knows that these accusations are absolutely outrageous and unfounded. Andrew, your response was perfect. Stay strong. You and your family have a massive support system who understands how difficult the loss of such an amazing person is. We are here for you.
  • Maureen (28/02/2020, 11:16) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Every phone call with mark and Yvonne ended in love you!! Soulmates
    • Her son (29/02/2020, 03:48) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      Dad is finally home safe and sound with all of us. Its been an unbelievable and devastating week and my dad, brother and I will never be the same. Having said that there are some people i want to thank from the island and I will follow up in the coming days.


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