š³ļø Cruise ship passenger dies during snorkelling activity in Grand Cayman
šļø 72-year-old man from Illinois faced difficulties while snorkelling, leading to his unfortunate demise
A 72-year-old man from Illinois, who was visiting the Grand Cayman on a cruise ship, tragically lost his life on Tuesday due to complications while snorkelling in the George Town Harbour. The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) released a statement detailing the incident, noting that police and emergency services were dispatched to the South Terminal in George Town around 11:00 am. Upon their arrival, they found the man receiving CPR aboard a Port Harbour Patrol boat. š¤
Despite the immediate medical attention, the man was pronounced dead by the attending doctor after being transported to the George Town Hospital by ambulance. The police have stated that the circumstances surrounding the death do not appear to be suspicious. The unfortunate incident underscores the potential risks associated with water-based activities, especially for the elderly. š„
