PHILIPSBURG:--- On Saturday afternoon the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard received a notification from the Korps Politie St. Maarten (KPSM) that someone who was swimming at Bobby's Marina went missing. A Metal Shark patrol that was already patrolling the sea, went to the location to help search for the missing person. Unfortunately, the man was not found and the search was called off for the night.
This morning the lifeless body of the man was found on the west side of Great Bay during a search action of a Metal Shark patrol. The lifeless body of the elderly man was handed over to the KPSM. The Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard wishes the family of the deceased strength in this difficult time and may he rest in peace.
Man drowns in Great Bay Beach
On Saturday, May 29, at approximately 5:50 pm, the Police Dispatch Center received a notification that an 81-year-old man with an initial O.A. went swimming at Great Bay Beach and was not seen since.
Police and Coast Guard initiated a search for the missing man in Great Bay and surrounding areas. The Coast Guard continued the search late into the evening, but there is was no sign of the man. The search was halted due to the darkness.
In the morning of Sunday, May 30, the Coast Guard took up the search again. At approximately 8:30 am, they located the man’s body in the water near Divi Little Bay Beach Resort. A preliminary investigation was conducted by detectives and the police doctor concluded that the victim had drowned.
The Sint Maarten Police expressed its condolences to the families of the deceased.
KPSM Press Release.
