Accidents
Massachusetts Visitor Tragically Drowns at Trunk Bay, St. John
A day of relaxation at Trunk Bay Beach on the picturesque island of St. John ended in sorrow this Monday with the untimely passing of Chris Laslocky, a 49-year-old visitor from Massachusetts.
Authorities from the V.I. Police Department have confirmed that Laslocky encountered difficulties while swimming a significant distance from shore around 12:30 p.m. Despite managing to reach a nearby outcrop, he tragically became unresponsive after struggling and ingesting water.
Efforts by onlookers to provide immediate assistance were in vain, as Laslocky was pronounced dead following their unsuccessful attempts to revive him. The community mourns the loss of a life too soon taken and extends heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Laslocky during this profoundly difficult time.