February 26, 2025 – Kingstown:
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the drowning of Petra Ortlepp, a 58-year-old German national, at Mt. Wynne on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
According to reports, Ortlepp was swimming with friends around midday when she was later observed floating face down in the water. Despite efforts to revive her, she was unresponsive.
Medical personnel arrived at the scene and pronounced her dead. Authorization was subsequently granted for the removal of the body. A postmortem examination will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death.
Investigations are ongoing. The authorities extend their condolences to the family and friends of Petra Ortlepp during this difficult time.