Water-Related Death in George Town

Shortly before 8:15AM, 3 August, the 9-1-1 Communications Centre dispatched officers and emergency services to a report of a person in distress in the waters off the shore of North Church Street, north of Arthur’s Way. It was reported that a man had been out swimming in the area when he experienced difficulties and lost consciousness. First responders attended the scene and the man was brought to shore by Fire Officers. He was then transported to the Cayman Islands Hospital via ambulance, where he was subsequently pronounced dead.