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The Baths drowning: Tourist had swum to shore from charter vessel- RVIPF

A 52-year-old male US citizen lost his life on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, while swimming at The Baths on Virgin Gorda. Photo: Facebook/File
THE BATHS, Virgin Gorda, VI- A 52-year-old male US citizen lost his life while swimming at The Baths on Virgin Gorda on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said the tourist was “found unresponsive” in the waters near The Baths.

“Initial inquiries indicate that the deceased was part of a group who swam ashore from a charter vessel when he was later observed floating motionless in shallow water,” Police Information Officer Akia L. Thomas-Nero told our News Centre today, March 17, 2025.

The American tourist was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said investigations into the circumstances surrounding his death are ongoing.

7 Responses to “The Baths drowning: Tourist had swum to shore from charter vessel- RVIPF”

  • suggestion (17/03/2025, 10:33) Like (28) Dislike (3) Reply
    DDM puts out warnings when swimming is dangerous at the Baths. There was a warning issued that day, as there has been for the past several days. Perhaps the Tourist Board should consider sharing those messages with charter boat companies or finding some other way to make sure they are informed. While it won't stop people who are determined to swim regardless, it would provide another layer of protection for the sensible ones.
    • I love this (17/03/2025, 11:02) Like (22) Dislike (1) Reply
      This si the kind of level headed and pratical thinking needed . Instead of just pointing fingers and blaming. To you have any othe sage advice perhaps even on other topics? I would love to hear.
    • it is (17/03/2025, 13:13) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
      The daily flag status is widely shared every morning. Charter companies, VISAR etc all have it.
  • Agreeable One (17/03/2025, 15:40) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    This makes no sense! If someone is drowning they would have struggled at some point in time and someone would have seen something going on. Wonder what the autopsy will say about the cause of death.
  • Don’t (17/03/2025, 15:55) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Don’t blame nobody please
    Them is a certain breed of ppl that are fearless and nobody can’t tell them anything besides nobody knew if he catch cramp or cardiac arrest
  • To the Family (17/03/2025, 16:19) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    So very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that despite how you feel, God will never leave you nor forsake you. Place all your cares upon him and he will carry you through the most challenging times of your life.
  • VG (17/03/2025, 16:31) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    All these charter boats form USVI never have their guests present their personal ID to custom/immigration to process. This has to stop A crewmember or captain do it all. I can't go to USVI and don't present myself to authority. These boats drop off crew at the dock head to Baths no one knows who/what is on board. Crazy


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