A United Kingdom tourist died aboard the M/V Thomson Dream cruise ship while it was en route to Tortola, authorities said Tuesday.
David James Hughes, 59, was pronounced dead by the ship’s doctor at 9:18 a.m. Saturday after being treated overnight. The 1,500-passenger ship arrived in Road Town on Monday morning. The cause of death is still unknown at this time, according to Police Information Officer Diane Drayton.
“He complained of difficulty breathing,” she said, adding that Mr. Hughes was accompanied by his wife. “Since the BVI was the next port of call, the ship notified the authorities upon arrival.”
Ms. Drayton said the case is being treated as a sudden death.
WHAT TO TAKE AWAY FROM THIS ARTICLE:
- “Since the BVI was the next port of call, the ship notified the authorities upon arrival.
- Drayton said the case is being treated as a sudden death.
- The cause of death is still unknown at this time, according to Police Information Officer Diane Drayton.
