Local man dies after Smith Cove swim

| 02/05/2022 | 6 Comments
Cayman News Service
Smith Cove, Grand Cayman

(CNS) UPDATED: Police have now confirmed that the 75-year-old Caymanian man who died on Saturday afternoon at Smith Cove after he got into difficulties during a swim in the sea was Eldon Leroy Nixon, from George Town. Other people at the popular beach had noticed that he was in distress and brought him back to shore unconscious.

The emergency services were called and he was immediately taken to the George Town hospital, where he was pronounced dead by the attending doctor.


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  1. Cayman Mon says:

    My deepest sympathies to Mr. Nixon’s family and friends. May his soul rest in peace.

  2. Anonymous says:

    He died doing what he loved to do everyday, ride his bike and then go for a swim. RIP Sir 🙏🏼🙏🏼

    • Anonymous says:

      So true, he went there religiously every day. So sorry to hear of his passing. Condolences to his family.

  3. Anonymous says:

    Condolences to his family and friends.

  4. Anonymous says:

    Sorry to hear about this.
    Condolences to his family and friends.

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  5. Anonymous says:

    Very unfortunate.

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