Boating Accident: Police Name Victims

[Updated] The police identified the two brothers who tragically lost their lives after a boating accident this morning [Jan.24] as 59-year-old Clifton “Kiki” Williams [also known as Mustafa Abdul Hadee] and 58-year-old Mikal “Snags” Williams.

A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can now confirm the deaths of 59 year old Clifton Williams of Smith’s parish and 58 year old Mikal Williams of St. George’s parish.”

Emergency personnel on standby at a St. David’s dock at 1.30am this morning:

“Around 12:20am on Tuesday, January 24th police, including the Marine Unit and first responders, as well as the pilot boat St. David promptly attended a report of a boat sinking in the waters off St. David’s Head, St. George’s with two men onboard.

“A rescue effort was launched, however tragically the lifeless bodies of the victims, who were brothers, were subsequently recovered from the ocean and pronounced dead by an on call doctor. The submerged vessel was salvaged around 2pm Tuesday.”

“A full investigation into this incident is ongoing and a file will be prepared for review by the Coroner. The Bermuda Police Service extends condolences to the families and friends of the deceased.”

The family gather at the Memorial; Linda Foggo [sister], Anthony E. Foggo [brother], and Joan Bagley [aunt]:

The family gathered at the scene today, saying the news of the tragedy came as a shock and they felt compelled to make their way to the scene. Their sister said her brothers had gone to be with their father, who had previously passed away.

Family and friends of the two brothers then made their way to the Figurehead Memorial at Great Head Park in St David’s this afternoon. The sculpture is inscribed with almost 80 names, and is dedicated to Bermudians over the centuries who were lost at sea.

Minister of National Security Wayne Perinchief offered his condolences to the family of the victims, and confirmed that he had been advised of the continuing police investigation into the matter.

“At this time our thoughts and prayers are with the families of these two men. Such a sudden loss of life is always tragic but we hope they will be comforted by the strength and support of friends and family,” the Minister said.

Video of the submerged boat being lifted and brought onto land:

Update 9.54pm: The Police issued an amendment to their original statement, naming the victims as “59 year old Mustafa Abdul Hadee of Smith’s parish and 58 year old Mikal Williams of St. George’s parish.”

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