Cruise passenger from Ohio drowns at Barbados's Pebbles beach

An American visitor died after he drowned at Pebbles Beach of Barbados.

2024-07-07 15:06:34

An American visitor died after he drowned at Pebbles Beach of Barbados.

The police have identified the drowning victim as Ronald William Crane of #3400 Wooster Road in Ohio, USA.

The police confirmed the news by saying that the victim is 72-year-old caucasian male.

The victim came to Barbados onboard the cruise ship GRANDEUR OF THE SEAS which arrived in Barbados on Saturday, December 7, and is expected to leave at 4 pm today.

Acting Inspector Rodney Inniss shared that the deceased victim was on a Bus Tour from the ship which made the prearranged stop to the beach about 10.05 am.

Victim's body was found floating in the water and was brought to shore by three unknown individuals. He was treated by medical personnel from the Island Care Ambulance service who were onsite at the beach. He, however, showed no signs of life.

The police are investigating the matter.

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