SUSPECTED DROWNING AT CAPOONS BAY: 1 DEAD

Update: The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that the male tourist involved in the incident has died.

Initial report

Reports reaching our newsdesk indicate that a male tourist is feared dead in a suspected drowning that occurred on the morning of Tuesday, February 27th at Capoons Bay, Tortola.

The individual in the incident is said to have been pulled out of the water after he was seen experiencing difficulties while surfing.

Details surrounding the incident are still developing.

More information will be provided as it becomes available.