More bad news, unfortunately... Jet Ski Accident

[plongdin]

I have never commented on what I consider to be a "controversy brewing" thread before but this one deserves it. This was a horrific incident but there is really nothing that happened that is specific to Negril. "STUPID" happens everywhere and includes those who uploaded and are viewing a video of this. And lastly to those who want better emergency facilities (but also the cheapest possible vacation costs of course!) there has been a fund raising effort to that end for several years. Here is the link for those who are interested http://www.negrilinternationalwellne...al-nih-launch/. Perhaps a donation would be a nice thing to do in memory of this lost life. One last thing I would like to share - in December our son and his wife, who are both RNs, did their best to save a man on a Hawaiian Beach who was having a heart attack. Unfortunately they were not able to do so and the gentleman died. Obviously location is not a guarantee.

[KCJazznBBQ]

This is so sad and my heart goes out to the friends and family of the gentleman who passed.

While it is quite obvious there needs to be a hospital in Negril (or in very close proximity), there also needs to be an ambulance STATIONED in Negril at all times.

I realize re$ource$ are limited and this idea may sound naive, however, this type of service may be paid for through an "Emergency Assistance Fund" (or something similarly named) paid by tourists and/or business owners who visit and operate in Negril. Of course, no one wants to pay MORE for anything, but this could've been you, your loved one or your friend.

All the money in the world can't help you when you have a tragic accident, but the peace of mind to know that your loved one received the best medical treatment, as quickly as possible, far outweighs a few extra dollars out of your pocket.