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Decaying body found in Virgin Gorda identified as Bernard George
The man whose body was discovered along the shoreline at Handsome Bay Beach on Friday, February 28, has been identified as Bernard George, a resident of the Handsome Bay area.
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed that officers responded to reports of an unresponsive individual near the water’s edge after 7 p.m. Upon arrival, an investigation was immediately launched to determine the circumstances surrounding the discovery.
Reports indicate that the body was in a state of decay when found. The RVIPF have not yet released an official cause of death, and investigations are ongoing.
The RVIPF is appealing to anyone who may have seen or had recent contact with George to come forward. Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is encouraged to contact the RVIPF’s Intelligence Unit at 368-9339 or submit anonymous tips via Crime Stoppers at 800-8477 (TIPS).
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
NOTE: Image does not depict the exact location where the body was found.