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Jamaican National Ronnie Identified as Carrot Bay Drowning Victim
The man who drowned off the coast of Carrot Bay on Wednesday has been identified as Ronnie a Jamaican national employed employed by Mr. Roy Smith as a backhoe operator in the British Virgin Islands.
The incident occurred near the former site of the Isabella Morris Primary School, an area commonly used for shoreline fishing. Ronnie had been fishing with two other men when a large wave swept him into the sea.
His companions ran to seek help, but by the time emergency personnel arrived, Ronnie had already disappeared beneath the water. Local fishermen later recovered his body. The drowning occurred shortly before 5:30 p.m.
The body was held on a vessel at the Fisherman’s Ramp while officers from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force remained on scene to begin their investigation. An autopsy has been ordered.
The police investigation is ongoing. No foul play is suspected at this time.
Authorities have reminded the public to exercise caution along rocky coastlines, especially during periods of high surf or strong wave activity.
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