EMTs Attend Two Boat Calls: Visitor Dies
[Updated] Emergency personnel attended two calls for medical assistance yesterday [June 7] from boats in both the west and east end.
This morning a dive boat operator requested medical assistance for a person onboard the boat. The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service attended the dock near Ordnance Island in St George’s to meet the boat and provide assistance until the ambulance arrived.
Harbour Radio confirmed receiving another call today from a dive boat requesting medical assistance for a person on board. The boat was met by emergency personnel at the Sandy’s Boat Club dock where an ambulance transported an individual to King Edward Memorial Hospital for treatment.
Update June 8: Police confirm that a 52-year-old tourist passed away. A Police spokesman said, “Police have commenced an investigation into the death of an American woman who was visiting the island as a cruise ship passenger. It appears that around 12 noon on Tuesday, June 7th 52 year old Donna Zapata was in the Mangrove Bay area ‘helmet diving’ with family members when she got into difficulty.”
“EMTs performed CPR as the victim was rushed to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance; however they were unable to revive her. She was subsequently pronounced dead at 1pm on Tuesday by an on call physician at the hospital. An autopsy will be performed on the deceased during the course of this week.”
