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UPDATE: Canadian snorkeler still missing

- Man had entered water with 4 other persons but did not return to boat off Cooper Island- RVIPF
The snorkeler who went missing yesterday morning, October 25, 2021, off Cooper Island has not yet been found, despite searches conducted. Photo: VINO/File
A male snorkeler is said to have gone missing off Cooper Island today, Monday, October 25, 2021. Photo: Google Earth
A male snorkeler is said to have gone missing off Cooper Island today, Monday, October 25, 2021. Photo: Google Earth
COOPER ISLAND, VI– The snorkeler who went missing yesterday morning, October 25, 2021, off Cooper Island has not yet been found, despite searches conducted.

According to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in a press release this morning, October 26, 2021, initial investigations indicate that the snorkeler, a Canadian visitor to the territory, joined a charter with four other visitors, unknown to him at the time, which left Scrub Island for Cooper Island yesterday morning.

Police said all five charter guests entered the water off Cooper Island; however, the missing male snorkeler did not return to the boat.

Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR) and Customs officers are assisting officers of the Marine Branch of the RVIPF in their search for the snorkeler.

“The search is continuing this morning and investigations are ongoing,” the RVIPF said.

See previous article published October 25, 2021

Male snorkeler missing off Cooper Island

COOPER ISLAND, VI- A male snorkeler is said to have gone missing off Cooper Island today, Monday, October 25, 2021.

According to reports reaching our newsroom, the snorkeler is said to be an elderly male.

Police Information Officer Diane L. Drayton confirmed the reports to Virgin Islands News Online.

"I can confirm that Police received a report of a male missing after he went snorkelling off Cooper Island," Drayton said this afternoon.

She also said VISAR and Customs are assisting with the search.

Virgin Islands News Online will bring more details as they come in.

9 Responses to “UPDATE: Canadian snorkeler still missing”

  • Lord have mercy (25/10/2021, 16:38) Like (5) Dislike (27) Reply
    The saeason Just Start... This is not good... Hope he aint pulling a Pastor Kevin Smith out of Jamaica on us....Real bad News for the Family....So sad, the BVI hurts.
  • Smedley (25/10/2021, 21:37) Like (3) Dislike (9) Reply
    These people keep doing what they are not supposed to n as a result we have s hardship issues. 98 out of a hundred times this is d case
  • pat (26/10/2021, 08:45) Like (25) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hope he is found alive
  • Really? (26/10/2021, 11:41) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Really, what do you think, he went ashore and is hiding somewhere?
  • NezRez (26/10/2021, 11:43) Like (22) Dislike (0) Reply
    I hope he is found safe. Sometimes visitors underestimate the undertow of the water and get pulled out or banged about the rocks. Sometimes elderly people have heart attacks since the water is rougher than they expected. People swimming together should stay together just because of situations like this and they can be helped by the others.
  • Sad (26/10/2021, 11:45) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is not looking good. Let's pray for his recovery and the families going through this at this time.
  • z6ne (26/10/2021, 20:05) Like (0) Dislike (14) Reply
    He ain't missing he good insurance money playing hear where's his wife??????? Set ah dummy
    • WHAT!!! (27/10/2021, 09:00) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
      "z6ne"
      What a stupid ignorant comment.
      Someone is missing a family is grieving and a fool like you posting such foolishness.
      I hope that the family and friends of the missing person do not see what you wrote, look up the word compassion you idiot.
  • WOW (26/10/2021, 21:07) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is sad. Always go swimming with a buddy but having been in a similar situation I’ll add never go with people that will be off distracted having fun while your alone. It’s very unfortunate. In the wild especially in the sea people need to watch over each other and stick together.


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