Police Confirm Death Of Male Visitor At Beach
The Bermuda Police Service is appealing for information following the death of a 48-year-old American visitor yesterday [Oct 7].
A police spokesperson said, “Shortly after 3:00pm on Monday, October 7, 2024, police and Emergency Medical Services Personnel [EMS] were dispatched to a report of persons in difficulty in the water at Horseshoe Bay Beach.
“Both persons, who are males and visiting the island, were removed from the water and placed on the beach. EMS personnel commenced life saving measures and both individuals were transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.
“Sadly, one of the men, a 48-year-old from the United States, was pronounced dead a short time after. The second male was attended to and discharged.
“A police family liaison officer is now assisting the relatives of the deceased during this difficult time.
“Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact PC Jennifer Suter on 295-0011 or via email at jsuter@bps.bm. Alternatively, you may call 211 or use the community reporting portal.
