Police Confirm Death Of 72-Yr-Old George Ward
[Updated] The Bermuda Police Service are presently on scene at the Gibbs Hill Lighthouse area in Southampton this afternoon [Dec 17] following an incident which we understand to be serious in nature. Details are limited at this time, however we will update as able.
Update 4.39pm: Police Media Manager Dwayne Caines said, “A few minutes before 4pm police responded to report of an incident at Gibbs Hill Lighthouse. It appears that a male fell from the top of the Lighthouse resulting in the man’s death.
“Presently there is a very active scene with officers from the Forensics Support Unit and other various Police Units and the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service and EMS.”
Update 5.13pm: Audio statement from Mr Caines:
Update Dec 18, 12.22pm: The police said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the death of 72 year-old George Ward of Sandys.
“It appears that Mr. Ward fell from Gibbs Hill Lighthouse on Thursday December 17th at approximately 3:40 resulting in Mr. Ward being pronounced dead on the scene by an on-call Doctor.
“A Family Liaison Officer has been appointed to the family and the Bermuda Police Service extends our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.”
