Police probe suspected drowning of visitor

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the drowning of a 57-year-old male visitor at Brownes Beach, Bay Street, St. Michael, on Wednesday, 12th February 2025.

According to the police, the deceased, a passenger aboard the Norwegian Viva cruise ship, was found unresponsive around 1:45 p.m. Reports indicate that the man arrived in Barbados on Wednesday at 9:45 a.m. aboard the Norwegian Viva and headed to Brownes Beach, where he was swimming with the turtles. Unfortunately, he got into difficulty and was pulled from the water by onlookers. Ambulance services were called, but despite their efforts, the man showed no signs of life, and a doctor pronounced him dead at the scene.

The circumstances surrounding his death are still under investigation by the Hastings/Worthing Police Station.

Anyone who can provide information that can assist with the investigation is asked to contact the Hastings/Worthing Police Station at 430-7608, Police Emergency 211, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIPS (8477), or the nearest police station.