UPDATE: James Leonard fell off boat – Eyewitnesses claim
The body of James Leonard aka 'Jamesy' was found late yesterday afternoon May 17, 2017 off Cooper Island where he lived.
Mr Leonard was said to be a strong swimmer and his suspected drowning fuelled speculation that foul play may have been involved.
But according to information reaching this news site from at least three persons who were allegedly at the Beach Bar area at Cooper Island on the ill-fated day, ‘Jamesy’ was out on his boat "having fun" when something went wrong and he fell off the boat and into deep waters. According to our sources, it appeared that the man's head collided with the propeller of the boat’s engine and he went under.
Persons reportedly quickly dived to his aid while others called VISAR for help. "We got to him before VISAR arrived and we were trying to revive him, VISAR came and they took over and rushed away to Tortola with him but he was gone, we knew he was gone," related one of the eyewitness.
They described him as a man who made everyone happy with his jovial spirit but also noted that he loved his drinks too.
‘Jamesey’ was pronounced DoA @ Peebles Hospital- Police
According to a press release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force today, May 19, 2017, members of the Criminal Investigation Unit on Wednesday May 17, 2017, around 5:25 PM were summoned to Peebles Hospital after it was reported that an unresponsive young black male was brought to the hospital from Cooper Island.
“Investigation revealed that the young black male, identified as 38 year old James Leonard Sr of Cooper Island, was found floating in the waters off Cooper Island. VISAR and Police were summoned and upon arrival made attempts to resuscitate Leonard, who was eventually transported to Peebles Hospital. There he was pronounced dead on arrival.
“Police are carrying out investigations into the death of James Leonard Sr. The death was reported to the Coroner,” the press release stated.
See previous article published May 18, 2017
Body of James Leonard found off Cooper Island
Information reaching our newsroom is that the body of James Leonard aka 'Jamesy' was found late yesterday afternoon May 17, 2017 off Cooper Island where he lived.
The circumstances surrounding his death are unknown; however some believe it may have been the result of drowning.
The young man was pronounced dead at Peebles Hospital after the body was transported to Tortola by Virgin Islands Search and Rescue.
Mr Leonard, a Virgin Islander, attended the Elmore Stoutt High School on Tortola.
More information will be provided once it becomes available.
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42 Responses to “UPDATE: James Leonard fell off boat – Eyewitnesses claim”
The police needs to patrol those islands once in a while. Get a police drone for Pete sakes.
It then fell to those who were brought here and have worked the land since columbus.
I am very shocked that he got drowned believe me it's hard to believe a person like James who was very strong, good physics. but yeah for sure if you hit your head it's hard to survive even if you are in land. I pray for his soul rest in peace.
I don't know if it's foul play or not because the people who drown are people who can swim and he could swim like a fish.
I will always remember our friendship...real people
RIP Jamesy. To everyone speculating, it doesn't matter how good you can swim, if you hit your head or are otherwise injured, then it is easy for you to drown regardless of how good you can swim. Sh*t happens. Let the coroner do his/her job.
They said they called VISAR but dived out for him before they came.
However, VISAR said they recovered him floating off of Cooper Island...
So did the witnesses lie about diving for him before VISAR came??
What is really going on here. Makes no sense to me.
If the witnesses went out for him and found him...why was he still floating in waters....?
RIP There was never a dull moment over there with you.. However, something doesn't add up he always mentioned about problems occurring with the people on the other side of the...
When Cain realized what he'd done, he was more concerned that someone might have seen what he'd done than he was sorry for his brother's death. He looked around and sighed a breath of relief that no one was nearby.
And then the Lord spoke, "Cain, where is your brother."
Cain shrugged, "I dunno! Am I my brother's keeper?"
God replied, "Cain, how could you be so cruel to your only brother. He has done nothing, but try his best for Me, for his parents... and for you."