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UPDATE: Man pulled from water @ JvD reportedly dies

-Dead man identified as Kenroy Chinnery
Reports reaching our newsroom indicated that the man identified as Kenroy Chinnery, suffered a seizure and fell overboard. Photo: Team of Reporters
A man was pulled from the water at Jost van Dyke this morning, January 15, 2024, and rushed to Tortola by Virgin Islands Search and Rescue Services (VISAR) before being transported to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital by ambulance. Photo: Team of Reporters
A man was pulled from the water at Jost van Dyke this morning, January 15, 2024, and rushed to Tortola by Virgin Islands Search and Rescue Services (VISAR) before being transported to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital by ambulance. Photo: Team of Reporters
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that the man who was pulled from the water at Jost van Dyke this morning, January 15, 2023, has reportedly died.

Reports reaching our newsroom indicated that the man identified as Kenroy Chinnery, suffered a seizure and fell overboard. He was pulled unconscious before being transported to the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital with other reports indicating that he also suffered a head injury. 

Sources told our news center that the dead man is the son of a captain connected to the JvD Ferry Service.

Our Newscentre will bring more details as it becomes available. 

See the Previous story published today, January 15, 2024

Man reportedly falls overboard after suffering seizure @ JvD

- taken to hospital in alleged unconscious state

GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI- A man was pulled from the water at Jost van Dyke this morning, January 15, 2024, and rushed to Tortola by Virgin Islands Search and Rescue Services (VISAR) before being transported to Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital by ambulance.

Initial reports reaching our news centre are that he suffered a seizure and fell overboard while he was in a dinghy.

The man has been identified as Kenroy Chinnery.

There are also reports that Chinnery suffered head injuries.

It is unclear how long he was in the water.

Chinnery was reportedly taken to hospital in an unconscious state.

More details to follow.

24 Responses to “UPDATE: Man pulled from water @ JvD reportedly dies ”

  • foxy (15/01/2024, 13:43) Like (56) Dislike (5) Reply
    So sorry for the loss of such a wonderful young man always with a smile. our prays are with you !!!!
    Rest in peace my friend, Blue skies and Bluer water Kenroy you will be missed greatly
  • father (15/01/2024, 16:26) Like (23) Dislike (2) Reply
    Lord we need you. So much is going one. Let's keep ourselves prayed up. God is the way!
  • so sorry (15/01/2024, 17:01) Like (26) Dislike (2) Reply
    To the young man’s family and loved ones, my sincere condolences. This is a sad time in the BVI.
  • WOW (15/01/2024, 17:11) Like (31) Dislike (1) Reply
    Condolences. He was a kool dude.
  • black (15/01/2024, 17:20) Like (13) Dislike (2) Reply
    Rest In Peace
  • nan (15/01/2024, 17:32) Like (32) Dislike (0) Reply
    These last 2 days are filled with heartache from losing some of our well-known people. Condolences to all of the families mourning the loss of their loved ones.
  • Sigh (15/01/2024, 17:34) Like (26) Dislike (1) Reply
    Met him before, really cool and humble guy, Very helpful and approachable. Condolences to his family and friends.
  • Ay Dios (15/01/2024, 17:47) Like (25) Dislike (2) Reply
    My condolences to his family, especially his daughter Kaydonna ????
  • Smithy (15/01/2024, 19:04) Like (7) Dislike (3) Reply
    Condolences goes out to Joan and Kendrick chinnery so sorry for your lost.
  • Shocked (15/01/2024, 19:30) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Imagine I just saw, hail and dops this dude when I was on JVD last week wednesday. Now to hear he died. This is messed up.
  • Shawna S (15/01/2024, 19:41) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
    REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND.????
    • Really (16/01/2024, 07:28) Like (1) Dislike (11) Reply
      Wake Up people. for the rich to get rich souls must be giving. Who benefits after these deaths is what to look at
      • … Really (16/01/2024, 19:00) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        What is wrong with you? Perhaps you have no soul.
        The people of JVD are mourning. Please allow yourself to become a good human being.
  • anegada (15/01/2024, 20:02) Like (9) Dislike (3) Reply
    Be watchful the death angel is passing through our land.
    • @Anegada (15/01/2024, 23:24) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      Sure right
      Turn from your wicked ways and allow God to heal your land
    • @Anegada (16/01/2024, 11:28) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Yes, the grim reaper is passing through the land. Just yesterday someone was telling me that they are afraid.
  • Desiree (15/01/2024, 23:36) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    My deepest condolences to you the Chinnery family. Kenroy may your soul rest in eternal peace. You work hard all your life for your family. Kenrick and Joan my greatest heart felt condolences. May god give you comfort and saludalatory in these trying times . REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND. Gone to soon.
  • watchful (16/01/2024, 01:27) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Don't watch for the death angel watch for our soul. This is more important than the death angel. Make peace with God our creator. Fear him who could kill both body and soul the signs of the time is all around us keep watch. Be ready for his calling because ready or not he is coming again.
  • Jane (16/01/2024, 06:30) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Lord take the wheel in 2024
  • indeed (16/01/2024, 07:18) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    He was a very nice young man. He will be missed. Condolences to his family and loved ones.
  • Cindy R (16/01/2024, 08:39) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    Oh I am so sorry for your loss. I had the privilege last month of meeting him and talking to him for awhile after I purchased our ice and one of your patties.

    He was the kindest soul and young man. He told me what a loving and kind mother you are and how you helped him when he was so sick. His faith also seemed amazing and knowing that brings some comfort in what is devastating. God be with you.

    Please know that he made my day and I’m sure that of everyone who met him. He was an angel on earth and now is caring for us from heaven.

    I gave him one of my stickers. “Life is good, especially when we are good to others.”
    He too lived my mantra. ???????????? ????
  • Retired police officer (16/01/2024, 10:00) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    My deepest sympathy to the entire Chinnery family. I work on Jost van Dyke for about seven years. I know this young man as being humble and polite and always a helpful young man. May his soul rest in peace.
  • very sad (16/01/2024, 13:48) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    My sincere condolences to the Chinnery family, there are truly a wonderful family.
  • Plux (16/01/2024, 19:20) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Rest up easy Kenroy. Condolences to your family


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