Cliff jumping death

[ESparks451]

Well, I can certainly see why this girl doesn't think it's callous.

Also...ripe old age of 26?

Should no one over 40 go to Negril since heart attacks can happen? My problem isn't lack of emergency care. I understand that. But to me it's the negligence at Ricks.

[obaygirl13]

It is called assumption of the risk and this poor fellow assumed it. How horrible for his family. I read the comments from the article Tizzy provided and the MD who stated onlookers were told he was just drunk, etc. I hate to speak on things I know little facts about, but what he attempted and what resulted from that attempt show he was not an experienced diver, or if he was- perhaps too impaired to execute the dive. As far as critical comments about Ricks- and how an ambulance should have been quicker, etc. There are Jamaicans who live there and know immediate medical care is non-existent to them in life threatening situation, let alone tourists who "place" themselves in life threatening situations demanding some type of extraordinary care. I must say I agree Accompong entirely.

Sad thing.

[Flipadelphia26]

Whoever is at fault, a place like Ricks that rakes in money hand over fist should be prepared for something like this. Based on the comments, it didnt seem like they were.


By prepared, I mean a trained staff ready for an emergency. The proper equipment to handle trauma. The trained staff should be drilled regularly etc.


Maybe they are. Who knows.

Just my thoughts.

[Oncedeported]

http://www.rickscafenegril.com/jamaica_news.html

[fargoman]

We as good human beings should offer our love and support to those who lost their loved ones..certainly is not a good time to judge or question the deceased..it doesn't change anything..most of us have known people who have died unfortunate deaths through many means..their family needs love and support..if it happened to one of us..we would want the same..

[original spanky]

I say let's cut off this thread. I would hope we are all sad this happened. Like any accident the victim would wish he had a chance to rethink a decision. Sometimes an e mail sounds callous while in person it would not . We don.t want to offend any family or friends

[Biggs of the week]

Tragic loss for family ! I agree Rick's should have a plan for accidents with all the money that place makes.What about the ambulance ?

[mmoffat1980]

Newfie girl- I am sure the mother of this young man would say it is
Equally as tragic and awful as the mother if the twins you speak of in your post. And
While the response may not have been as organized and efficient as what
We are used to in the first world it certainley was the best anyone there could do
And the fact that he was not in the first world has sweet f all to do
With what happened. I find your response highly offensive and hope
For your sake nothing as tragic or accidental happens to anyone you care about.

[Westenders]

I don't think any staff could be trained to a level that could deal with the crush injuries or skeletal injuries this man potentially had.
Also tourists jump of the cliffs at lots of other points in the west end hotels, so how could this be implemented for the whole area?

God bless this young man his friends and family.

Blame won't be helpful, but a proper investigation, review and recommendation for changes will hopefully ensure this doesn't happen again.

(First world, third world!!! Very outdated terminology )

[TizzyATX]

SMH. Some of the comments on here really show a lack of character..... or simple compassion. I've read enough that's for sure.

(Respect to those who contributed in a helpful way or offered condolences to the loved ones)