The two men, Humberto Disha Ripoll and Esucio Ripoll, were discovered on Salt Island by Immigration Department Task Force officers, who handed the suspects to the police drug squad. The two have not been formally charged. Police are investigating reports that the hospitalized man, who was also unnamed, might have started the reported fracas. Virgin Gorda police are investigating the exact cause of death. However, interviews with numerous persons revealed that Mr. Miner had been snorkeling at the Baths earlier and preliminary indications are that he had drowned accidentally during the excursion.
Police say there is no evidence of foul play.
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