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ST. JOHN — A leisurely swim turned tragic on Monday at Trunk Bay Beach, St. John, when 49-year-old Massachusetts resident Chris Laslocky drowned.
The V.I. Police Department reported that at around 12:30 p.m., Laslocky was swimming far from the shore when he began to struggle and took in water. Seeking refuge on a nearby outcrop, he became unresponsive.
Despite bystanders' prompt call for emergency services and subsequent life-saving attempts, Laslocky succumbed to his ailments.
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