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Video Report: American Man Lost at Sea
In very sad circumstances, 64-year-old William Thorne perished on a sailing trip to Bermuda. The 41-foot-vessel had departed Marthas Vineyard around 2 weeks ago bound for Bermuda with the owner and two crew onboard; father and daughter. Shortly after entering the Gulf Stream they encountered unexpectedly bad weather and the owner reports experiencing... Read more of this article
American Dies on Sailboat Enroute to Bermuda
[Updated] Around 4:55pm yesterday [Nov 21], Police received a report of a sudden death at sea onboard a sailboat enroute to Bermuda. The deceased is a 64 year old American man. The two survivors, a 63 year old American man and a 25 year old American woman, were rescued by another vessel and arrived safely in Bermuda this morning. The American Consulate... Read more of this article
Hurricane Igor Kills Two In Caribbean
Hurricane Igor, currently nearing Bermuda, is being blamed for two suspected deaths in the Caribbean. The US Coast Guard was searching on Saturday night for a young woman who was swept out to sea in Puerto Rico and a boy who went missing at a beach in St. Croix. Both disappearances were blamed on large swells and dangerous currents kicked up by Igor.... Read more of this article
Photos #2: Police & Family Honour Fabian Victims
Scroll down for the second set of photos from the Remembrance Ceremony for the four people lost seven years ago to Hurricane Fabian, which struck Sept 5th, 2003. Those who were swept from the Causeway by Hurricane Fabian were; Constable Stephen Symons, Constable Nicole O’Connor, Station Duty Officer Gladys Saunders and Corporation of Hamilton employee... Read more of this article
Videos: Hurricane Fabian Victims Remembered
Scroll down for videos of the 7th Annual Remembrance Ride for the victims of Hurricane Fabian which was held today [Sept 5], seven years to the day that four Bermudians lost their lives due to the powerful storm.The full report and photo gallery of the ceremony and riders can be viewed here. The seven-minute video below shows speeches by people including... Read more of this article
Photos: Police & Bikers Honour Fabian Victims
Dozens of people turned out for the 7th Annual Remembrance Ride for the victims of Hurricane Fabian today [Sept 5]. Seven years ago Fabian claimed four lives, the first hurricane to cause a death on the island since 1926. The event honoured those who were swept from the Causeway by Hurricane Fabian on September 5th 2003: Constable Stephen Symons, Constable... Read more of this article
Remembrance Ride: Hurricane Fabian Victims
The September 5th Foundation is holding the 7th Annual Remembrance Ride for the victims of Hurricane Fabian today [Sept 5]. Seven years ago Fabian made a direct hit on Bermuda with wind speeds of over 120 mph [195 km/h], and was the first hurricane to cause a death on the island since 1926. Fabian caused millions of dollars worth of damage to the airport.... Read more of this article
Body Found Floating In Paradise Lakes
Around 9pm tonight [July 1], the Police received a report of a body floating in the waters of Hamilton Harbour, in the vicinity of Paradise Lakes. The Police say that the deceased is apparently a male in his fifties. Inquiries into this incident are underway, and the Police will not be releasing any further information until the next of kin has been... Read more of this article
Two Sudden Deaths: Toh Seng & Etoile Tucker
The Bermuda Police Service have confirmed the identity of the two individuals who passed away recently. The body of 79 year old Mrs. Etoile Tucker of Warwick was noticed by a member of the public in the waters near Darrell’s Wharf around 12:55pm on Tuesday. She was subsequently pronounced dead at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. Foul play... Read more of this article
Dead Body Found Floating Off Harbour Road
Just before 1pm today [June 1] members of the public discovered a woman’s lifeless body floating in the water off Darrell’s Wharf on Harbour Road. First responders arrived on the scene, and the lady was taken to King Edward Hospital where she was pronounced dead. At this early juncture information is limited, but a Police spokesman has... Read more of this article
Man Overboard On Cruise: FBI Investigating
Law enforcement officials investigating the disappearance of a crew member were waiting at a New Jersey Cruise ship terminal when the Explorer of the Seas cruise ship docked on Saturday, May 7th. On the cruise ship’s fourth call to Bermuda for the year, it safely departed Dockyard, Bermuda on Saturday May 1st evening, and on May 5th fellow crewmembers... Read more of this article
Man Overboard Days After Cruise Ship Leaves BDA
Four days after leaving Bermuda, a crew member of the Explorer of the Seas cruise ship jumped overboard and is now presumed drowned. The ship was nearing the end of a nine-night Bermuda and Caribbean cruise that departed from New Jersey on April 29, and docked in Bermuda on May 1st. It was the ship’s fourth call to Bermuda for the year, and the... Read more of this article
