A medical emergency at Fort James Beach ended in tragedy when a young lifeguard died after becoming ill while on duty in the water.

Initial reports indicate that other lifeguards noticed he was in distress and immediately went to his assistance. They brought him ashore and administered CPR while emergency medical personnel were called.

Emergency Medical Services personnel continued efforts to revive him at the scene before transporting him to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, where he was later pronounced dead.

The cause of the medical emergency and the circumstances surrounding the incident have not yet been confirmed. Further details are expected as information becomes available.

This article was originally published by Antigua News Room. Read the original article here: Lifeguard Dies After Medical Emergency at Fort James Beach.