NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police are actively investigating a boating accident that has left one man dead and nine (9) people hospitalized.
The incident reportedly occurred shortly after 8:00 p.m. on Friday 6 October, 2023 in waters near the southern end of Abaco.
According to reports, a 28 year old boat operator was transporting an unconfirmed number of workers from Marsh Harbor to Montage Cay, onboard a white 27ft. 250 HP Yamaha single engine, when he reportedly struck a reef which resulted in the passengers being thrown overboard.
Immediately, a search and rescue team was organized which lead to nineteen (19) passengers being recovered, one of whom was unresponsive, police said.
The passengers were all taken to the local clinic for medical attention where it was determined that nine (9) of the injured needed additional medical attention.
The nine (9), which includes the captain, were subsequently flown into New Providence where they are being treated for various injuries received during the incident.
The unresponsive male was also examined by the district medical doctor on Abaco, where he was pronounced dead.
Presently, search efforts are continuing in an effort to locate additional persons who may have been onboard the vessel.
Investigations into this matter continue.
Update 7/10/2023
The Public Hospital’s Authority (PHA) released a statement on Saturday indicating that of the twenty-two passengers, the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) received eight individuals for further treatment. As of 8:17 am Saturday morning, PMH discharged one passenger, and seven passengers remain in the hospital, listed in stable condition and receiving additional care.
Update 9/10/2023
Police say that the search and rescue efforts have been discontinued as all persons have been accounted for. Additionally, the persons who sought medical attention in New Providence were treated and discharged. Passengers on board the vessel were Bahamians, Haitians, Guyanese, and Hispanics.
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