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One Man Dead, Another Missing in Boating Ordeal

Police are investigating the latest boating incident where one man is dead and another remains missing.

According to reports, a boating accident occurred shortly after 3:00 pm today in the area of Love Estates.

Officers responded to calls and soon retrieved the body of a man found washed ashore in the area.

Medics examined the body and found no signs of life.

What is known at this time

  • Three men were fishing in waters off western New Providence.
  • At some point, the boat’s engine failed and the vessel took on water.
  • The men tried to swim ashore. Only one of the boaters made it safely to shore.
  • One boater was not accounted for and one is dead.
  • With the assistance of the third boater, police are investigating further.

Yamacraw Boating Accident Leaves One Man Dead After Boat Jumps Wall

One man is dead following a boat accident in Palm Cay, Yamacraw, after the boat ran aground, caught afire, and was left stranded in the vicinity of a private residence.

What is known

  • The accident occurred after 12 pm.
  • The adult men were returning from fishing to the marina when the boat stroke an object in the water.
  • Three passengers were ejected, one was pronounced dead and the other passengers were rescued by a passing boat.
  • The 40-foot contender caught afire when it ran aground, but the fire was extinguished by Royal Bahamas Fire Services.
  • An autopsy will determine the exact cause of death regarding the one passenger found dead in the water.
  • The rescued passengers were in their mid-to-late 50’s.
  • They are said to be in “fair” condition having declined to be treated at the hospital.
Marine officers retrieve the body of the deceased boater.

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Exuma Boating Accident Injures 8 People

Eight people were reported injured in Exuma on Saturday after a vessel hit a reef.

Police said 22 people were onboard when the accident occurred in the area of Buck Cay, Exuma.

 

Here’s what we know

  • Shortly after 8:00 p.m, officers at the George Town Police Station received information of a boating accident that occurred.
  • Police met a cruise craft partially submerged in waters.
  • The vessel had a three member crew and 19 passengers aboard when it collided with a reef.
  • Eight people were injured and everyone on board were helped to the mainland by other boaters–5 men and 3 women.
  • The injured are being treated for non-life threatening injuries at the area clinic.