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The Office of the Chief Secretary has acknowledged with concern a series of serious incidents that occurred across Tobago on Saturday, including a drowning at Buccoo Reef Marine Park.

The victim has been identified as 71-year-old Neil Morris, who was born in Grenada, grew up in Trinidad, and later spent much of his young life in the United Kingdom. He had returned to Trinidad on a short vacation and celebrated his birthday just days earlier.

According to reports, Morris fell from a glass-bottom reef tour boat and got into difficulty in the water. A British national, described as his friend, leapt in to rescue him but sustained severe injuries. Family members said the man lost both legs in the incident.