The Tribune

A WOMAN was saved from taking her own life in Grand Bahama on Saturday.

This is the second attempted suicide in Grand Bahama in less than a week, and the third reported attempted suicide in the country this month.

According to a police report, shortly before 9pm Saturday, officers on patrol in the Williams Town area were alerted that a woman was found in the sea, who was attempting to kill herself.

Family members, bystanders and officers assisted in this matter.

Paramedics were called to the scene and transported the woman to Rand Memorial Hospital, where she is under a doctor’s care, police said.

Last Thursday, police said a 29-year-old Grand Bahama man was in hospital following an suspected attempted suicide incident at Eight Mile Rock.

Superintendent Terecita Pinder reported that shortly after midnight on September 17, police were called to a residence on Graveyard Corner at Pinedale, where a male had reportedly attempted to take his own life.

When officers arrived, they observed a male victim who was alive, with apparent abrasions to the neck. A rope found hanging from a tree was also retrieved.

Supt Pinder said EMS took the victim to the Rand Memorial Hospital for medical attention.

On September 4, police in Nassau said a concerned citizen rescued a man from his car after he drove off Montagu Ramp into waters below in an attempted suicide.

The startling scene took place shortly after 3pm that Friday.

And on Sunday August 30, a 23-year-old man was found hanged in his Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama home.

At the time, police said they were awaiting an official report from a pathologist to determine cause of death, but the matter was being investigated as an alleged suicide.

The deceased in that matter has been identified as Malik Higgs, a welder.

Earlier this month, the Pan American Health Organisation warned that the COVID-19 pandemic may exacerbate suicide risk factors, urging people to speak about the issue in an open and responsible manner, remain connected even during physical distancing, and learn to identify warning signs to prevent it.

If you are in distress, you can contact the Red Cross’ hotline at 828-4121.