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1 male dead after boat accident

November 23rd, 2024 | Tags: Virgin Islands Saba Rock boat accident death RVIPF
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that one male is dead following a boat accident last night, Friday, November 22, 2024. Photo: Internet Source
SABA ROCK, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that one male is dead following a boat accident last night, Friday, November 22, 2024.

The accident occurred in the area of Saba Rock, the RVIPF said.

According to Virgin Islands News Online's own investigation, the twenty foot rib off of a mega yacht ran down an eleven foot dingy with eight people onboard, resulting in the death of the dingy's captain. They were located on the mooring ball at the Bitter End Yacht Club (BEYC) and was returning to their boat following dinner. 

Two people according to our sources were transported to a clinic in Spanish Town. 

The name of the deceased has not been released by police. The RVIPF are investigating the circumstances surrounding last night’s incident.

Further details will be provided as they become available.

12 Responses to “1 male dead after boat accident”

  • Ricky Rose (23/11/2024, 09:36) Like (2) Dislike (12) Reply
    He should have been mind his own business like i am in 2024 and 2025
    • Guest (23/11/2024, 13:13) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      @Ricky Rose - I see that fall at birth is still having its effects.
  • Captain (23/11/2024, 09:55) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
    some folks out on the seawater without the correct navigate lights
  • NezRez (23/11/2024, 10:34) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    Whoever this happened to, tears for them and their family. Very sad.
  • Mrs Tubman (23/11/2024, 11:04) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    His last Supper!
    May God have Mercy on his Soul,cradle and comfort his loved ones.
  • Hum (23/11/2024, 11:59) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    full speed at night does not help to see others
    at slow speed you see and ear others
    alcool test ?
  • bvibuzz (23/11/2024, 12:41) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    This is so sad that area is full of rich people so the deceased family should be taken care of
    • bc (23/11/2024, 13:43) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      The disease is the captain of the boat I doubt he was rich , what an insensitive comment whether somebody's rich or not
  • WOW (23/11/2024, 13:16) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Just out to eat dinner returning to their boat and boom. Mowed down.
  • All in All (23/11/2024, 13:20) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Who is going to be held responsible/responsible.


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