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POLICE INVESTIGATE DEATH OF ELDERLY MAN
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of 76-year-old Rupert Thomas of cassada Gardens.
It was reported that around 4:25 pm on Monday, 6 May, the deceased and his family were at Long Bay bathing, when he was spotted struggling in the water againts the waves.
Other sea bathers who saw what was happening went to his assistance and pulled him ashore. Emergency personnel were called to the scene; however, when they arrive he was found unresponsive.
He was pronounced dead at 7pm.
Further investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of death.
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Police are investigating a suspected drowning at Long Bay that resulted in the death of Rupert Thomas, 76, from Clare Hall. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATS APP GROUP
Thomas was at the beach with his family when he encountered difficulties in the water.
He was pulled from the water unresponsive and pronounced dead later.
A post-mortem examination will determine the cause of death.
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It seems that every holiday, where going to the beach is a staple, there’s an unfortunate loss of life by drowning. I sympathize with this family at this challenging time.
I didn’t hear of anyone performing CPR on the man. I’m not saying CPR would have saved his life but in this day and age all adults in Antigua should be trained in CPR. We also need have both youths and adults learning how to swim. Living on an island surrounded by 365 beaches there is no excuse for anyone not being able to swim. My condolences 🙏 🌹 ✝️ goes out the family and friends of the dearly departed. RIP
If someone is having a heart attack, seizure or a charlie horse, the ability to swim will not help. We cannot assume that CPR was not performed before the ambulance arrived as it was not mentioned. The belief that every person who lives in an island surrounded by water should learn to swim is utopian as many don’t even go to the beach. Even in California where beaches are accessible, many cannot swim.
We pray for the family of the deceased, Mr. Rupert Thomas.
Dave, using California as an example is comparing apples to oranges. There are thousands, maybe even millions, of people in California living outside of 500 miles of the beach. I understand what you’re trying to say, but poor comparison. The beaches aren’t easily accessible to “everyone” in California.
My condolences to his family. May he RIP.
As a senior I remember going to the beach for a swim and you could walk out into the ocean with little fear of falling into a sink hole or having the sand slip away under you feet like quick sand. Today because of all the building along our coast line and removal of sand it has made getting in and out of the ocean very difficult. I believe warnings should be posted to alert people , especially seniors, of the new dangers associated with getting in and out of the ocean.
AND STOP DISTROYING OUR COAST LINE WITH SO MANY HOTELS, ETC.