Sunday, September 21, 2025

Accidents & Disasters

Vessel carrying two guests capsizes off Ambergris Caye

No-one was hurt when a vessel sank near the Tuffy Channel Area on its way back to dock in San Pedro Town.

Snorkeling Tragedy at Hol Chan ruled an accident

Costal Executive Officer: “Police Investigation does not find anyone criminally responsible for the death of ROGER MORRIS BURGER and POALA MARIA FALCO.”

MV “PARANGA” runs aground off the coast of Belize

On Monday July 16th, 2012 between 0846hrs and 0915hrs, the Jamaican registered cargo vessel MV Paranga ran aground off the coast of Belize at approximate position Lat: 17° 19.1377 N and Long: 088° 02.5547 W

Belize Coast Guard vessel sinks in Chetumal Bay; 8 rescued by SP Belize Express and Mexican authorities

On board the vessel that sank were eight people, including two Belizeans that had been arrested for smuggling contraband goods from Mexico to Belize

Press Release by Ramon’s Village regarding boat accident

At approximately 11:15AM immediately after crossing the San Pedro Cut, the side of the boat was hit by two back to back waves capsizing the vessel

Boat capsizes at sea

A boat has capsized at sea near the Tuffy Area.

Four dead in fatal traffic accident on the Western Highway

The Western Highway proved deadly once again, after four people died in an accident on Wednesday morning, May 16th. According to Belmopan Police, they...

Update on recent tourist deaths on Ambergris Caye

An update on the incidents involving two tourist that drown at Hol Chan Marine reserve and a Canadian national found dead in his apartment