The Virgin Islands Police Department, the Virgin Islands National Park, and St. John Rescue responded to reports of a lifeless woman in the waters of Salt Pond, St. John on Thursday — five days ago. Unlike almost every other such death, none of those emergency responders will say what happened.
Friends of the woman said her name was Julia and that she had worked as a bartender at Coral Bay’s Surf Club Cantina for eight months. They were reluctant to say more.
Police said she was 41 years old and that an autopsy had been completed Saturday.
People at St. John Rescue, an all-volunteer organization, did not respond to questions about the death at first and then said they were unable to answer, referring inquiries to the National Park.
The Virgin Islands National Park sent the Source the following statement Tuesday evening: “On June 4, Virgin Islands National Park rangers responded alongside St. John Rescue and the Virgin Islands Police Department to an incident at Salt Pond Beach. The incident remains under investigation, and no additional information is available at this time. Salt Pond Beach remains open, and visitors are encouraged to remain vigilant in and around the water, be aware of boat traffic and wildlife, and follow all posted safety guidance.”
