Police confirmed that a passenger from a visiting cruise ship “Millennium Celebrity” was pronounced dead at the Iris ‘Neal Clinic on Virgin Gorda.

On Wednesday February 20th 2008, at about 9:00 am the deceased Barry Chester Zink age 65 years and his wife Sarah Zink, along with other passengers joined an excursion to Virgin Gorda. The group embarked on a snorkeling trip to the Savannah Beach. Barry Chester Zink had return from a short snorkeling tour and was at the water’s edge when he starting experience some discomfort. He was assisted by a doctor who was also on the excursion and the ambulance was summoned.

 It was reported that on the way to the Iris O’Neal Clinic, Barry lost consciousness and had stopped breathing. An effort to revive him was unsuccessful. On arrival to the clinic further attempts were made to revive him, which again proved futile. He was subsequently pronounced dead by the attending physician at the clinic.

An autopsy is expected to be performed on the body. At this stage the police do not view the cause of death as suspicious.    

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