The Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force (CDPF) has issued an updated statement detailing the tragic death of 35-year-old John Fabien, a former cricketer and local coach from Calibishie, whose body was recovered from coastal waters off the island on the evening of July 23, 2026.
According to official police details, Fabien’s remains were located in the sea near Ti-Baptiste at approximately 9:30 PM that same Thursday. Preliminary investigative findings outline that the Calibishie resident had been spearfishing alongside a group of companions when he encountered unexpected trouble, ultimately slipping beneath the water’s surface and vanishing.
Immediately after the incident, officers from the local Calibishie Police Station mobilized a search operation, with critical support from volunteer community members. The search team successfully recovered Fabien’s body close to the Ti-Baptiste shoreline not long after the disappearance. A responding medical professional officially pronounced him dead at the recovery site, and his body has since been transferred to a local funeral home to await a scheduled post-mortem examination that will clarify the exact cause of death.
The loss of Fabien has resonated deeply across Dominica’s sporting community. In an official statement released after news of his death broke, the Dominica Cricket Association mourned the passing of the former player and coach, calling the event “a sad day for the cricketing family.” The association emphasized that Fabien leaves behind an extraordinary legacy: he made invaluable contributions to growing the sport across the island, and his leadership, unwavering dedication, patient mentorship, and infectious passion for cricket touched and shaped the lives of hundreds of young athletes throughout his career.
As of the latest update, CDPF investigators are continuing to piece together the full circumstances of the incident that led to Fabien’s death. Alongside sharing details of the ongoing investigation, the police force has extended its deepest and most sincere condolences to Fabien’s family, friends, and teammates as they navigate this devastating loss.