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CIB Investigating Drowning at Oasis Cove Marina

ST Thomas, USVI - On Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at 7:47p.m., the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD), the Virgin Islands Fire Emergency Medical Service (FEMS), and the St. Thomas Rescue were mobilized to a reported drowning of two people in the area of Oasis Cove Marina, Frydenhoj.

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Upon arrival, VIPD Officers, Rescue Officers, Firefighters, and a good Samaritan rescued an adult female from the water and began lifesaving measures.

As further information was received, Officers were made aware that a child was also missing. Shortly after, an approximately four-month-old infant was recovered from the water.

Both patients were transported by ambulance to the Roy Lester Schneider Hospital, the 4-month-old infant (girl) was later declared deceased by physicians.

The adult female currently remains on life support.

This incident is an ongoing investigation by the VIPD Criminal Investigations Bureau.

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