Accidents & Disasters
Belize Solid Waste Management Authority weighs in on fire at San Pedro’s Transfer Station
In a phone interview with The San Pedro Sun, BSWMA’s communication officer Tyronne Chimilio stated that the fire on June 21st was accidental, that the issue had been addressed and that they were now waiting on an official report from the fire department.
Accidents & Disasters
Rescue Team locates and rescues missing girl at sea
On Thursday, June 6th, The Rickilee Response and Rescue Team (Triple R) along with local authorities managed to find and rescue a young girl that had gone missing at Secret Beach north of San Pedro Town. The young female tourist had gone kayaking with her father without a life jacket, and after losing her, the dad returned to Secret Beach looking for help.
Accidents & Disasters
NEMO and DANA host workshop in San Pedro Town, ahead of 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season
To increase preparedness during the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season, Damage Assessment Need Analysis (DANA) along with the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) held a workshop at the NEMO office in San Pedro Town on Wednesday, May 29th.
Accidents & Disasters
Triple R Emergency Response Team to the rescue!
The Rickilee Response and Rescue Team (Triple R) continues to respond to emergency calls on Ambergris Caye, assisting accident victims throughout the island. The most recent cases involved a near drowning and two traffic accidents.
Accidents & Disasters
Investigation continues into fatal passenger boat explosion
The Belize Port Authority continues to investigate an explosion that occurred on Sunday, May 5th on a boat docked at the Ocean Ferry Water Taxi Boat Terminal in Belize City. A gas leak has been reported to be the cause of the tragic incident which occurred when the boat captain throttled the engine.
Accidents & Disasters
American tourist dies while snorkeling off the coast of Ambergris Caye
Around 10:20AM, Peterson had been snorkeling with other family members at Mexico Rocks Marine Reserve when she reportedly passed out. Despite being immediately assisted by their tour guide, Rickilee Response and Rescue team (RRR) had to be called for assistance to transport her to Ambergris Hopes Clinic, where Dr. Daniel Gonzalez also tried to resuscitate her. Unfortunately, their efforts were futile.
Accidents & Disasters
Police looking for driver of hit and run traffic accident
San Pedro Police are looking for the driver responsible for crashing into a six-seat golf cart parked in front of Trust Hardware on Coconut Drive.
Accidents & Disasters
Accused of running over a jaguar, Belizean pilot Efrain Guerrero released from detention in Mexico
Islander and pilot Efrain Guerrero has been released from a Chetumal City jail in Quintana Roo, Mexico. On Monday, April 15th, he was accused of ‘poaching’, after he allegedly hit a jaguar with his vehicle while driving with his family from Cancun.