Just after 11:05AM on Saturday 10 June, police and other emergency services were dispatched by the 9-1-1 Communication Centre to a report of a water related incident that took place in the Cayman Kai area of North Side.
It was reported that a 68-year-old-woman who is a visitor from North Carolina, USA, experienced a medical emergency while snorkelling in the Cayman Kai area. Personnel from the Cayman Islands Fire Service and Emergency Medical Services attended the location where they provided urgent first aid and she was transported to the Cayman Islands Hospital where she was pronounced deceased by the attending doctor.
This incident is being investigated by the police and anyone with information is encouraged to call the Bodden Town Police Station at 947-2220.