Sea claims life of second tourist this month
Cayman News | 27/01/2016 |
North West Point area in West Bay
(CNS): A 54-year-old man visiting the Cayman Islands died Tuesday afternoon following a dive off North West Point in West Bay, police have confirmed. He is the second tourist to die in the water so far this year after a visitor died last week after snorkeling at Cemetery Beach, also in West Bay. Yesterday, the 911 Emergency Communication Centre received a call around 2pm about a diver who was experiencing difficulties.
Police and other emergency services responded and found that CPR was already being administered by the dive crew. CPR was continued by emergency staff and the diver was transported to the George Town hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Cayman News | 27/01/2016 |
North West Point area in West Bay
(CNS): A 54-year-old man visiting the Cayman Islands died Tuesday afternoon following a dive off North West Point in West Bay, police have confirmed. He is the second tourist to die in the water so far this year after a visitor died last week after snorkeling at Cemetery Beach, also in West Bay. Yesterday, the 911 Emergency Communication Centre received a call around 2pm about a diver who was experiencing difficulties.
Police and other emergency services responded and found that CPR was already being administered by the dive crew. CPR was continued by emergency staff and the diver was transported to the George Town hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.