Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Update: English visitor dies at beach in St James

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Police have identified the man who died at Sandy Lane Estates Beach, St James earlier today as Jonathan Agnew, 84. He was an English visitor who was staying at Sandy Lane Estates.

Initial investigations indicate that Agnew had been in the water when relatives realised he was floating. They entered the sea, brought him ashore and medical assistance was rendered. However, he was pronounced dead at the scene by a medical doctor.

Investigations are ongoing.

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