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UPDATE: JvD teen reportedly suffers broken vertebrate, paralysis

-Tlown out for surgery and medical care at the earliest date
Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that a 14-year-old teen from Jost van Dyke who was seriously injured while swimming with others at White Bay yesterday, June 30, 2023, has suffered a broken vertebrate. Photo: Facebook
The injured boy being stretchered to a VISAR vessel at White Bay, Jost van Dyke today, June 30, 2023. Photo: Team of Reporters
The injured boy being stretchered to a VISAR vessel at White Bay, Jost van Dyke today, June 30, 2023. Photo: Team of Reporters
WHITE BAY, Jost van Dyke, VI- Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that a 14-year-old teen from Jost van Dyke who was seriously injured while swimming with others at White Bay yesterday, June 30, 2023, has suffered a broken vertebrate.

Sources have told our newsroom that the teen’s vertebrae within his neck broke into pieces, and has affected his spine and causing paralysis.

Relatives also added that there is a chance that he may walk again and therefore, the teen must now be flown out for surgery and medical care at the earliest date.

Family members are now grappling to start an emergency fundraiser for the cost of airlift and overseas medical care.

VINO reported yesterday that according to reports, the incident took place shortly after noon where the boy was injured when someone mistakenly jumped on him while he was in the water. He reportedly complained of not being able to feel anything from the waist down.

Our News Centre will bring more details as it becomes available

See previous story published yesterday, June 30, 2023

Teen seriously injured during swim @ White Bay on JvD

WHITE BAY, Jost van Dyke, VI- A teen from Jost van Dyke who is a student of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) has been taken to the Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital following an injury while swimming with other persons at White Bay today, June 30, 2023.

According to reports reaching our newsroom, the incident took place shortly after noon.

The boy was reportedly injured when someone mistakenly jumped on him while he was in the water.

He reportedly complained of not being able to feel anything from the waist down.

There is no medical doctor on Jost van Dyke; however, VISAR was reportedly summoned and took the injured boy to Tortola.

Reports are also that a doctor from Puerto Rico was at the beach in White Bay and on seeing the commotion came to the child’s aid, while they were awaiting the arrival of VISAR.

The injured boy is said to be 14 years of age and was on Jost van Dyke for the school’s graduation as a guest speaker earlier today. 

38 Responses to “UPDATE: JvD teen reportedly suffers broken vertebrate, paralysis”

  • hope for the best (30/06/2023, 15:41) Like (46) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hope that everything turns out well for the young man.
    • Info Needed (01/07/2023, 14:07) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
      Can someone link the GoFundMe.
      • peace (01/07/2023, 15:08) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
        https://www.gofundme.com/f/elijah-chinnerys-medical-fund?utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1&utm_content=undefined&utm_location=undefined&utm_medium=chat&utm_source=whatsapp&utm_term=undefined
    • Linda (01/07/2023, 19:23) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      I'm sitting here with tears rolling down my face and my heart is full. I have this young man in God's Prayers and feel so much for his parents too.
    • nana (02/07/2023, 07:07) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Link for GoFundMe page please.
  • prayers (30/06/2023, 15:44) Like (41) Dislike (0) Reply
    Oh God I pray for complete healing.
  • WOW (30/06/2023, 15:50) Like (45) Dislike (0) Reply
    When you're out having fun and jumping into the sea while others are in the water, be careful and always make sure the area is clear first before jumping. Poor kid, I hope he's okay and he recovers soon.
  • Reader (30/06/2023, 16:12) Like (29) Dislike (1) Reply
    I pray that he will have a speedy recovery. I would advise all persons using our beaches for recreation, to exercise extreme caution to minimize risk of injury, and maintain safety.
  • Real Macoy (30/06/2023, 16:20) Like (37) Dislike (2) Reply
    Jost Van Dyke and Anegada seriously need a mini hospital.
    Too late will be the cry.
    • Outlaw (30/06/2023, 21:08) Like (11) Dislike (3) Reply
      Real Macoy, you are right on point here, sometimes it makes you wonder, where are the priorities of government after government. No body should have to tell them that those two islands needs a fully staff mini hospital. Sometimes the things they waste on makes you go Wow!
      • Don Smith (01/07/2023, 00:12) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
        @outlaws the priorities of mixed up and encourage by the people of the Virgin Islands. Just look at the turn out for the $250k taxpayers wasted money event. No one besides the artists fly into purposely for the show. The Government is the Government. I no longer blame them I’m blaming the people who have mixed up priorities even if it’s resulted in spending tax money on poppy showiness
    • Arrion (01/07/2023, 11:05) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      Our Government's priorities are in the wrong place. $250 could build a small one-story medical building on the island. That much was paid to build a bathroom, remember? WTH is wrong with our leaders? So we are shown that shitting and partying are more important than our medical needs. They have absolutely NO SHAME WHAT-SO-EVER! Something must be done and addressed right now!
  • ... (30/06/2023, 16:22) Like (28) Dislike (1) Reply
    Unfortunate. People have recovered from neck down injuries over time, dont be to discouraged.
  • Oh Wow! (30/06/2023, 16:24) Like (24) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hope all is well with the young lad. Please be careful out there folks. Be extra vigilant
  • prayers (30/06/2023, 17:00) Like (26) Dislike (0) Reply
    I pray his speedy recovery.
  • Sam Hen (30/06/2023, 17:25) Like (2) Dislike (33) Reply
    Wow not good. He get liss out. Come join me yute.
  • Sad (30/06/2023, 17:28) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    Prayers
  • Curious (30/06/2023, 21:08) Like (0) Dislike (20) Reply
    Everyone saying prayers,yet majority of them who praying for the lottery haven't win it as yet,boy definitely I don't want these fake so call church people prayer, it nah go work,the only thing is pay the church when Sunday come the paster rent have to be paid,he doesn't live here for free,the church pays him a salary every month.
    • @Curious (01/07/2023, 00:43) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
      What exactly are you talking about? You are way off base. A 14 year old was seriously hurt, wish the best for him and stop talking foolishness. Where does lottery and paying pastor rent every Sunday have to do with anything?
  • A Parent (30/06/2023, 22:55) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Dear GOD, hold him in your loving arms that he will be alright, Amen. There should be a medical center on all islands with a Doctor and Nurse. This is ridiculous that a patient has to be taken to Tortola, which might be the patient's undoing if only they had been attended to much sooner. This is 2023 and we are living like a third-world country. Unbelievable!
  • Timing (30/06/2023, 23:00) Like (11) Dislike (2) Reply
    God has intervened more than once yet people remain ignorant. This happens on the day the r*tard#d premier holding non stop party to so call bring in more tourists. I want the tourists to know that they are unsafe in these islands. There is no care on the sister islands to help them if they are hurt and there is not proper care on the main island either. We have a leader who does not care about the people's well being, do you think he cares about yours? I pray for the recovery and healing of the young teen. Proud to know he went over as a guest speaker. This is inspiring. To the family, may you receive the comfort and support you need in order to be a comfort and support to him also.
  • Donate (30/06/2023, 23:10) Like (19) Dislike (1) Reply
    We all donated to help a man save his house. Let us donate to help this child save is life and mobility.Good Evening FBFF
    Many of you that frequented Ivan's Stress Free Bar - Jost Van Dyke, BVI over the years or recently, May have gotten to know Sharlene’s son Elijah . Elijah is also the nephew of Darlene and grandson of Ivan Stressfree Chinnery.
    Today Elijah had an unfortunate accident at the beach. He has broken the vertebrae in his neck into pieces, also causing it to rests on his spine and causing paralysis. There is a 40/60 chance that he may walk again.
    Elijah has to be flow out for surgery and medical care at the earliest date .
    Please help us make this happen for Elijah, If you would like to make a donation, please message us or email us at searenity18@gmail.com and also please share.
    Venmo @Darlene-Chinnery
    Thank you ???????? ????❤️
    • @ donate (01/07/2023, 13:39) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      Thanks for the update
      Accept my regards / concerns during this unexpected tragedy for this youth.

      May I suggest you set up a gofundme
      I pray u get the funds needed to assist him and he had a speedy full recovery
  • So sad (01/07/2023, 08:35) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    How can you mistakenly jump on someone while they are in the sea??? Some people like to fool around too much disregarding the safety of others. I am so sad for the youth praying for his complete recovery. ????
  • the way it is (01/07/2023, 09:54) Like (10) Dislike (3) Reply
    People of the BVI wake up and pay serious attention to what is happening and how we are being treated by the powers that be. Campaign after campaign every four years the sister islands will be mentioned (to get your votes); but as soon as they are elected to office they forget all about the sister islands. How many more times must it be said that each of the sister islands need proper medical facilities to take care of the sick? The money that was spent for the nonstop concert could have been used to build these facilities but the premier and his controversial crew just don’t care. Thanks to all who assisted in saving this teenager life and let us all rise to the challenge and give both prayerful and financial support to assist. Wishing him a speedy recovery. “ With God all things are possible.”
  • Really (01/07/2023, 10:54) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    @ All you people who comment with even looking at the real source who run this world and you will NEVER see who they are(secret society). Ask the question why does it not have Life guards on all beaches that are owned the the wicked government. I said wicked because you all All sold out us the people for money. Dumb people ask your government why do they read scripts and don't do what they promise towould do. The go to work just like you. They have a boss who call all the shots and it's the ELITES. Wake up and learn who run this devil's Earth. Remember they teach you that we're living in hell. It's not just a saying it's facts. Ask you government why have their lifestyle looking expensive while the school system looks very very poor here while all politicians send their kids away for a better education while you can't afford it for your child. You all are dumb for voting knowing that you can see that all parties lie,steal,deceive and so absolutely nothing that benifits we the people. All politicians are gay because when you sell your soul that how you have to live so wake up. Look how everything it LGBTQ and transgender
  • ........... (01/07/2023, 10:55) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    LET US ALL PRAY TO JESUS FOR THIS YOUNG MAN
  • Act Quickly (01/07/2023, 12:03) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Bring in Dr. Liburd. He is one of the best - I speak from personal experience.
    • Absolutely (02/07/2023, 09:50) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Absolutely ????. I know 2 personally who he has done surgery on and is on their 2 feet today. One was told she might never walked again... I have seen her dance since then. The other just celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary. Him and his family went back to Jamaica on a celebratory trip just a few weeks ago, He credits God's mercy and MASA ASSIST with him being here today.
  • ASKING (01/07/2023, 12:38) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    GOOD THING THERE WAS A DOCTOR ON THE BEACH TO RENDER ASSISTANCE. SUCH A SHAME THEY ARE HERE PROMOTING TOURISM AND THERE IS NOT A LIFE GUARD STATIONED AT ANY OF THE BEACHES.
    • @asking (01/07/2023, 17:29) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Yes, we do need lifeguards, but what would a lifeguard have done in this case?
      • Jinn (02/07/2023, 13:53) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        Those young people do too much recklessness. I doubt he jumped on that boy mistakenly. They play too much stupid games without thinking. I pray that child recovers.
  • No good (01/07/2023, 16:26) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Them don't know the premier is no Good he is not for the people of the BVI he will run until night catch him . Didn't nite catch the other one.
  • Donate (01/07/2023, 23:28) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    I Jus donated
    I really pray this youth has a full recovery.
    My nephew’s age I feel sad
  • Morning BRAFF (02/07/2023, 07:40) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    I expect the Morning Braff crew to start fundraising for this youth .
  • MASA ASSIST - MEDICAL EVACUATION (02/07/2023, 08:51) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is really unfortunate and sad. I am praying for a miracle of healing and recovery for this young man. I am praying for strength and faith for his parents and family. No one knows when emergencies may occur, we plan for many things in life. Let's plan for emergencies too! They are a part of life and often interrupt/disrupt life itself. A MASA ASSIST plan would have been such an amazing help to this young man and his family now. The.clock is.ticking and the longer they take to get him off island to the care he desperately needs...the less his chances are. Donate if you can BUT protect yourself and your family with a MASA ASSIST MEMBERSHIP TODAY! Www.masaassist.com ( a lady bynthe name of Aramina Woodside is the manager) This is not an commercial, I.am.a member and I have family members and friends who have used this service and are.alive.and well today.
  • 1st district original (02/07/2023, 11:38) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    When the politicians come to voters with their own tax money as hand outs, REFUSE IT! Here is a clear instance of where all those individual hand outs to your community could have been put together for what is urgently needed now!. Think about this and see if I'm wrong!! "PEOPLE WITH NO VISION MUST PERISH "!
  • VIGirl (02/07/2023, 17:13) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is very unfortunate. I hope the community will be able to band together to support the family, in whatever way they can as they seek further treatment for Elijah. May God continue to uplift them as they begin this journey to recovery.


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