BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – A fatal recreational accident has shaken the local boating community after a man identified as Larry Armony died from injuries he sustained during an incident at Frigate Bay Marina earlier this week. The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force have officially confirmed Armony’s passing, marking the conclusion of emergency medical efforts that began after the accident unfolded.
Law enforcement officials confirmed that they received the initial report of the incident on the morning of September 21, 2026, and first responders were dispatched to the marina location immediately. Initial investigations into the event indicate that Armony was in the water near the marina when he came into contact with a moving vessel, resulting in severe trauma to his pelvis and left leg.
Emergency Medical Services personnel arrived promptly at the scene to provide urgent on-site care to Armony. Recognizing the severity of his injuries, the medical team quickly transported him to the territory’s main care facility, the Joseph N. France General Hospital, for advanced treatment. Despite the best efforts of medical staff, Armony succumbed to his injuries in the early morning of September 22, 2026.
Local law enforcement has not yet released additional details surrounding the incident, including the circumstances that led to Armony being in the water or any information about the vessel involved in the collision. Police confirmed that formal investigations into the fatal boating accident are still active and ongoing, with updates to be released as more information becomes available.