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Tourist drowns in VG

June 9th, 2025 | Tags: Virgin Islands Virgin Gorda tourist death
Reports reaching Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that a tourist died earlier today, Monday, June 9, 2025, on Virgin Gorda. Photo: Internet Source
VIRGIN GORDA, VI- Reports reaching Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that a tourist died by drowning earlier today, Monday, June 9, 2025, on Virgin Gorda.

The incident was confirmed by Media Liaison of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Akia L. Thomas; however, was not in a position to give further details. This is a developing story, and VINO will post an update once it becomes available. 

14 Responses to “Tourist drowns in VG”

  • Wellsah (09/06/2025, 20:34) Like (6) Dislike (10) Reply
    RIP. we need days of national prayer to cleanse our waters. this is becoming too frequent of an occurrence.
  • Even though ... (09/06/2025, 20:44) Like (2) Dislike (10) Reply
    Even though he is not the Minister of natural resources it Vincent,s fault. Might as well blame him since we dont have the courage to call out the rep from D3. This will be gladly endorsed by the Sisters who will never take on real power and advocate for VG. Condolences to to Family
  • Eldread (09/06/2025, 21:59) Like (5) Dislike (10) Reply
    As I have been saying, it should be advertised that the white sandy beach needs to be approach with caution by tourist, since many of them never swam in salt water which have different buoyancy than lakes that they Bien swimming in, some of them is getting to see the ocean for the first in real life, places like Idaho residents never saw an ocean, so they get here excited to enter our blue water with white sands and drown, it has been happening all over the Caribbean with us the tourism officials failing to see this, to post advisory at airports and hotels and marketing.
    • c (10/06/2025, 06:50) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
      Don’t forget how much drinking goes on while they are here on vacation. That contributes to accidents.
  • Well Sah (09/06/2025, 22:11) Like (5) Dislike (4) Reply
    This must be a script from our movies . Every month or so someone drowns in VG ?
    There needs to be more security on those beaches to warn people of dangerous areas man.
  • again (09/06/2025, 22:45) Like (5) Dislike (4) Reply
    AGAIN? THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING QUITE OFTEN.
    • @again (10/06/2025, 10:29) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      It's tragic, but statistically, bound to happen. Let's assume an average of 500 people a day in season go to the Baths. That's about 15,000 per month. Considering the treacherous path they're made to walk, or the long swim they have to take, it's a miracle more aren't lost.
  • Again... (10/06/2025, 05:38) Like (4) Dislike (15) Reply
    What's going on in VG? Are their evil spirits in the water, carelessness or the Island of murder for money?
    Whatever it is, not looking or sounding good for the Island
  • Lif3guards (10/06/2025, 06:26) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Needed during tourist season
  • agreed (10/06/2025, 08:02) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Things happen, but it has been happening quite often. Strange right? Perhaps some type of beach patrol should be placed in that area.
  • Visitors (10/06/2025, 08:08) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    My family and I is on vacation and we have decided not to go swimming while on Island.
  • Starts (10/06/2025, 08:29) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    And the season starts.
  • jack (10/06/2025, 09:02) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
    Hope it’s not an insurance scam
  • INSURANCE MONEY (10/06/2025, 10:46) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply
    I FIND TOO OFTEN A "TOURIST" ALWAYS DROWNING IN OUR BVI WATERS. IS IT BECAUSE WE NEVER SOLVE CRIMES AND SOMEBODY GET FREE INSURANCE MONEY???


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