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Body Found Floating In Water Off Agar’s Island
[Updated with video. At around 5.30pm a kayaker found a man's body floating in the waters off Agar’s Island near Two Rock Passage. The body is that of a white male around 60 years old.] A man’s body was found in the water this evening [June 24] in the Two Rock Passage area, which is located in the general entrance area to Hamilton Harbour.... Read more of this article
Boaters Urged To Exercise Caution & Safety
Inspector Robert Cardwell of the Marine Police Unit was joined by Mr. Ralph Richardson, Chairman of the Bermuda Water Safety Council today [June 13] in reminding the boating public on water safety rules and regulations. “In the wake of several marine incidents over the last several weeks it is timely for us to remind the public who take to the... Read more of this article
Police Assist After 23ft Boat Hits West End Reef
Officials received a call at approximately 8.20am this morning [June 11] from occupants onboard a 23-foot Wellcraft that ran into difficulties after a propeller hit a reef in the west end. A Bermuda Maritime Operations spokesperson said, “It appears that the boat’s outboard engine’s propeller came in contact with a reef approximately... Read more of this article
Marine Police Unit Moves From Barr’s Bay
The Bermuda Police Service has advised that the Marine Police Unit is no longer located at the Barr’s Bay office. A police spokesperson said, “The Marine Unit is now temporarily located at the Police COMOPS Building in Prospect, Devonshire before they make their permanent move to new offices in Dockyard expected to be 1st August, 2013. “Marine... Read more of this article
Woman In Stable Condition After Boat Incident
The 61-year-old American woman who was injured when the boat she was traveling in ran aground early on Sunday morning [Apr 14] is listed in stable condition on a general ward in the hospital this afternoon. At around 1am on Sunday morning the Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre received a 911 call reporting the 23ft Wellcraft “Sea Lion” had run aground... Read more of this article
Boat Runs Aground: 8 People Rescued, 1 Injured
[Updated with video - Around 1am today the 23ft Wellcraft “Sea Lion” ran aground on Saltus Island in Hamilton Harbour. Marine Police responded, eight people were rescued, and a 61-year-old American woman was taken to hospital via ambulance for treatment, and is now recovering on a general ward.] Eight people were rescued at approximately 1.15am... Read more of this article
Video: Boat Starts Sinking, Marine Police Assist
Yesterday afternoon [Apr 4] the Marine Police were called to the waters off North Shore in Devonshire to render assistance after a boat began sinking. Dr Edward Schultz was the lone person on the boat and was out diving when waves came over the side, flooding the boat. A police spokesperson said, “At 2:14pm on Thursday, Marine Police were dispatched... Read more of this article
Photos: Police Conduct Manhunt In Sandys
At about 11am on Monday morning [Jan 28] the police responded to the Boaz Island area of Sandys, and a subject left the residence and has remained on the loose since that time. The police identified the person they are seeking as Christopher Duerr, and said he is believed to be armed. Crowds of onlookers gathered across the street as the police scoured... Read more of this article
Man Dies Following Diving Incident
A man died following a diving incident this afternoon [Jan 13] in the waters off of Castle Harbour, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said: “Marine Police and Fisheries responded to a report of a diving incident that took place in the waters off of Castle Harbour in St. Georges at around 1:30pm today [Sunday]. “It appears... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Airport Emergency Exercise
The Department of Airport Operations conducted an emergency exercise on Thursday [Nov 29] at the LF Wade International Airport which involved emergency services conducting operations in and around the airport. The scenario involved a plane which had an emergency landing after losing power in both its engines and overshot the end of the runway and crashed.... Read more of this article
Marine Search For Dereck Spenser Resumes
[Updated] The marine search for Dereck Spenser resumed this morning [Nov 23] after being suspended late yesterday. Mr. Spenser was last seen around 4:30pm on Wednesday [Nov 21] having left his job in the Dockyard area on his motorcycle. The news of his disappearance prompted numerous comments online, with many people expressing their concern for... Read more of this article
Marine Police Unit Searching For Dereck Spenser
[Updated - marine search suspended until tomorrow] The police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 49 year old Dereck Spenser.. A police spokesperson said: “The Bermuda Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 49 year old Mr. Dereck Spenser, who was last seen about 4:30pm Wednesday afternoon, the 21st November... Read more of this article
Marine Police Search North Shore Waters
[Updated] Rumours are circulating over the high police presence on North Shore yesterday [Aug 18], with various stories circulating. The police had the area of North Shore between BlackWatch Pass and Berkeley Hill blocked off for some time in the evening, with multiple officers visible in the area. As Bernews has received multiple queries about... Read more of this article
Police Divers Search Waters Off Causeway
The Police Marine Unit was spotted this evening [July 19] searching the waters off the Causeway in St George’s. There had been a noticeable police presence in the area from approximately 5pm, with officers seen walking up and down appearing to be searching the water’s edge. At approximately 6.30pm a police boat arrived and officers proceeded... Read more of this article
Photos: Police Locate Missing Man’s Bike In Water
[Update: Police confirm that the divers were on scene after locating a bike belonging to Rudy Smith, who has been reported as missing since last week.] A number of police officers are currently near Grace Church on North Shore. As of 11.40am today [Juy 16] there are a multiple police vehicles in the area, and police have yellow crime scene tape up... Read more of this article
Three Boats, One Windsurfer Require Assistance
“During the inclement weather experienced on Sunday, June 17th 2012 there were four incidents reported to police of private marine vessels needing assistance, involving three boats and one wind surfer,” said a police spokesperson. “The Police Marine Unit including Bermuda Regiment personnel were on duty and responded, escorting at... Read more of this article
