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Woman dead, husband fights for life after parasailing accident

Thu, Jun 16th 2011, 11:00 PM
Accident/Emergency Tribune Stories

FREEPORT: A parasailing accident has claimed the life of a young woman visitor and has left her husband fighting for his life in hospital.

It is believed that the couple plummeted 40 to 50ft to the ground when their harness broke away from the parasail.

The Americans were honeymooning in Grand Bahama when the incident occurred yesterday afternoon at the Lucayan Beach.

The pair were rushed to Rand Memorial Hospital, where the woman was pronounced dead. Her husband was last night in "critical" condition.

As police investigate the accident, Asst Supt Loretta Mackey said: "What we know at this time is ...

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Michele Andrews  Fri, 2011/06/17 - 02:57 PM

This is my cousin and we will miss her so much. This is a Tragedy on so many levels.Crystal you will be truly missed and NEVER forgotten!

one sad Lady  Fri, 2011/06/17 - 10:24 PM

She was the best person i have known, this is a complete travisty someone needs to be held accountable! She wasn't just a someone she was special and the world is less one angel and that is just WRONG!

M.Mendez  Sat, 2011/06/18 - 12:02 PM

May the Lord be with the family and friends.

Tamara Burleson  Sun, 2011/06/19 - 08:34 PM

May God comfort Victor, Jeanie, Rubin, Kevinand all of Crystal's family...My deepest Love and sympathy,Tamara Burleson

Mario  Mon, 2011/06/20 - 10:01 AM

yet another bad accident

Shanny Carey  Mon, 2011/06/20 - 10:03 AM

what? another death relating to water sports in the Bahamas !!. When is the police or the Government going to do something about it.?

Colin  Wed, 2011/06/22 - 12:10 PM

I play softball with him...great guy. Prayers are going up.

Jean  Thu, 2011/06/23 - 03:46 PM

Prayers to the husband and family. We were in the Bahamas when this happened, we did not see the accident but it was devastating news. Very sad.

concerned  Thu, 2011/06/23 - 06:27 PM

Prayers to all. Sad to hear

Danna  Fri, 2011/06/24 - 12:05 AM

Jeannie, know that our prayers are with you and your family as your walk through this very difficult time. From all the women at Body

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