UPDATE: One dead, two injured in massive landslide in Atkinson (SEE PHOTOS BELOW)

Men working feverishly in attempts to rescue victims of the landslide. Photo credit: Micah Sanford

Members of the Atkinson community are currently trying to retrieve what appears to be the dead body of a Linus George Sully-a villager who got trapped in a massive landslide there this afternoon.

Chairman of the Atkinson Village Council Anton Laville said the three gentlemen Rupert Laville, Vivian Viville and Sully were apparently going fishing under the rock when the incident occurred.

“From what I am seeing the rock came down injuring Laville and Viville but Sully is caught under the rock and he is dead. His body is badly damaged and we are trying to remove it. Only his leg is showing…they are trying to break through the rubble to get him out,” he said.

According to reports from villagers in Antrizle, the men were fishing on a small cove called “Point” on the Antrizle Bay when rocks came crumbling from behind.

Since the area where the victims were was obstructed by debris from the landslid Viville and Laville were rescued by a fire boat, brought to land and taken Castle Bruce Health Center. Laville was subsequently taken to the Princess Margret Hospital where he was admitted in critical condition.

Police are presently at the scene where a large crowd of onlookers has converged.

One prominent villager of Antrizle, West Indies Under 19 Cricketer Kavem Hodge said in an interview with DNO, “I am in disbelief, these are guys who are part of my everyday life, who always have great advice to give,  they watch me grow up from small, I am really sad. I just can’t believe it.’

Rescue efforts in progress. Photo credit: Kathleen JnoLewis

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110 Comments

  1. bowdel
    March 17, 2012

    wat a very sad moment it was i grieved for his last little girl who was at the age of one when he died…..she is now leaving with her aunty …God bless them!!!! :-P :)

  2. GEORGE FAMILY
    July 9, 2011

    Many thanks to all who in one way another, sent in their sympathies, cards, flowers and prays. We the family will always remember you in our prays. It was a time of sadness for us and as one body you showed unity. The family says thanks.
    DNO once again thanks for respecting the family wishes.

  3. chico
    May 18, 2011

    to the family and friends of george my prays are with you.living in antrizle for the past years,thats the saddest moment i come through.to the sully,laville and viville family be strong god is in control.

  4. Godson
    May 18, 2011

    Cap’n, please hold strong, our prayers are with you.

  5. --hmph--
    May 17, 2011

    so DNO u block out the pics….yes it not nice to see them kinda fings on the net like datt to the person dt say it ….wat about munga with his bullet in his head…he didnt hve family and children too coming tlk bout if their family seee…..

  6. overlooker
    May 17, 2011

    more thanks to the the villagers, fire officers and the police officers for assisting in retrieving the bodies of the injured and dead victims . and may there sole rest in peace and my heart goes out to the family of the victims

    • da real hmmmmm
      May 17, 2011

      police officers or fire officers wernt any help at all

  7. Sad in St.Croix
    May 17, 2011

    May you find the comfort in the real comforter,Jesus Christ.

  8. Friend of Laville
    May 17, 2011

    my deepest condolence to d family of d deceased…. i pray dat u all find comfort in d Lord…….. i pray dat laville gets well soon……. my prayes are wit u……..

  9. MaryMary
    May 17, 2011

    Thanks DNO for respecting the grieving family and not posting his mutilated body.
    My deepest condolences to the family of the deceased. So sad. :(

  10. KAYA
    May 17, 2011

    My condolences the entire family :cry:

  11. Anonymous
    May 17, 2011

    It is sad but I think it is time that the Village gives up it’s old way of life.(sin).God is in Control.

    • Anonymous
      May 17, 2011

      Sorry but u make me sick!

    • deleted
      May 17, 2011

      Sorry but u make me sick. There is sin everywhere. Dont even get me started. I suggest if u have nothing constructive to say keep such comments to urself. What the family needs is our prayers and support not neg criticisms.

  12. Health and safety
    May 17, 2011

    Condolences to the family and friends of the deceased and a speedy recovery to the injured.
    I have to point out some important facts as seen in the pictures. NO one is wearing any
    safety shoes or helmets. Someone could have lost more that a toe or got a head injury.
    I am aware that at the moment, everyone wants to help but safety comes first.
    The area must first be secured to avoid more injuries.

    • deleted
      May 17, 2011

      Ok and really and that might be true but who the hellcaress about that at dat time. Their heart is biggest. Were u in the position with ur family in that crises u would maybe walk on ur head . So now is not the time for Such crap. If they didn’t go to assist cus dey had no shoes then it would be another story.so … Yeh. Be quiet!

  13. Chavez
    May 17, 2011

    Hold strong in the name of the Most High my people, Gilo may GOD look over u my bro. May He strenght those who are grieving now.

  14. Baby D
    May 17, 2011

    Accept my sympathy to the family and friends of atkinson. Rip George. Gillo u’re in my prayers.

  15. concordian #2, "JeanBois Massive"
    May 17, 2011

    My Deepest Sympathies to all the Concord/Atkinson/Antrizle community since we are all one Family esp the Sully Family..: George Linus. A JeanBois member has left us..May ur soul RIP my friend and cousin.. Gilo & Vivian…Hold strong.. Gilo may God Grant you a full Recovery! WE are praying for you my friends and Family..oh my i am in shock! ‘Be Still and know I am God!’..says the Lord! TEAR TEAR TEAR…My heart aches for ur parents, sibblings esp ur twin sister and ur little one..Georgina ur twin sister, I pray that God gives u the strength to press on…i love u guys!

  16. concordian #2, "JeanBois Massive"
    May 17, 2011

    My Deepest Sympathies to all the Concord/Atkinson/Antrizle community since we are all on Family: George Linus. A JeanBois member has left us..May ur soul RIP my friend and cousin.. Gilo & Vivian…Hold strong.. Gilo may God Grant you a full Recovery! WE are praying for you my friends and Family..oh my i am in shock! ‘Be Still and know I am God!’..says the Lord! TEAR TEAR TEAR…My heart aches for ur parents, sibblings esp ur twin sister and ur children..Georgina ur twin sister, I pray that God gives u the strength to press on…i love u guys!

  17. Watching
    May 17, 2011

    My condolences to his family and close associates. May the will of the good Lord be done in the life of the other man who go hurt in the incident. Let your peace reign dear Father.

  18. From Possie
    May 17, 2011

    But DNO why u covered the vicitims? what’s the sense of the pictures

    • Anonymous
      May 17, 2011

      Are u stupid…if it was your family u would like to see their body spread out on the internet like that…

    • i know
      May 17, 2011

      Man i cant agree more with ur comment …Before even seing what u wrote , i was like this is so senseless. @DNO it’s either u show something or u show nothing…. stupidness gezzz man

    • Nate
      May 17, 2011

      Does seeing the face of the victim change the news story?

    • Bayside
      May 17, 2011

      If u don’t have got anything to say, Why Dont U Shut Up?

    • OMG!
      May 17, 2011

      I know right, what’s the point?????? CNN, Algezira and the other bigger news networks give us everything so what’s up with lil DNO??

      • Anonymous
        May 17, 2011

        Why are u people so insensitive its as if all u people come on here for is beff who would weant to see their loved on in that condition. Hell you people need to get a damn life!
        No

  19. Dominican
    May 17, 2011

    My prayers are with the family. May he Rest in Peace.

    DNO – Thanks for considering readers and the family of the deceased re: shadowing the corpse. Great improvement and it shows professionalism.

    • i know
      May 17, 2011

      This shows nothing at all…u just as dumb as them

      • Anonymous
        May 17, 2011

        :-x o please

  20. da real hmmmmm
    May 17, 2011

    rip george .. gilo hld strong … i basically here today to talk bout d service of d police and d fire officers that were present at d seen yesterday … d information about laville being rescued by boat is false ..laville actually got out from d slide and walked aroun 50 feet away till he colapsed….u no wen me and a few other freinds arrived at the seen police officers told us ” come out there that is police ting ” correct me if im wrong but isnt being a police or fire officer about helping ppl .. d man was on d ground suffering dem offiers refused to help d man.. we had to carry laville from the bay to th road .. that is nit an easy hike without 200 lbs man muchless .. dem officers some of dem even in plain clothes accting like dew fraid to get blood on dem .. one officer eveb said ” me , i not doin dat ” hmm …. i jus dont no wa to say bout dis ppl .. i honestly fink if young men from, village didin take on dr own to carry gilo out with all thoose ppl that were dr including d officers both police an fire ..they woulda just leave d an dr an die…my opinoin from i small is police a useless and it will remain till d day i die .. some police officers a just completely uselss they a not here to help ppl beleive me if u were there yesterday afternnoon u would seen wat i meant …that is jus ta big shame

    • smh
      May 17, 2011

      …and to think these are the people we have to call and depend on in a crisis? shameful

    • sigh
      May 18, 2011

      Well clearly DNO need to update the news….some police really useless for true..ppl that were there know the real thing that happen …stupes, thanks for the info …Gilo have 9 lives he will mke it thru

  21. Country Strong
    May 17, 2011

    I have lost a very good friend and cousin… Rest in Peace my cousin

  22. Observing
    May 17, 2011

    Truly sad.. deepest sympathy to the family and get well wishes to the others injured

  23. no name
    May 17, 2011

    awwww so sad so sad :( :( :( :(

  24. Observer
    May 17, 2011

    Very sad indeed.
    A note of caution to the rescuers now and in the future, before stepping into the scene, please check that it is safe to do so. In this regards, I hope that someone took a look and assess the stability of the rocks above before getting in to recover the body.

    Furthermore, a professional with esperience in soil and rock stability should look assess the stabilty of the soil/rocks in the area, and put up warning signs if necessary.

    • Kalinago in New York
      May 17, 2011

      True. I said the same thing when I heard the news.

  25. prayers
    May 17, 2011

    No one understands the pain of the family better than Jesus who himself suffered a death he didn’t deserve.

    Courage, comfort and strength is our prayer for the bereaved

  26. 1+1=2
    May 17, 2011

    Sad indeed, my condolences to the family and friends..

  27. 7.5 Agreed
    May 17, 2011

    alas this is so sad….reminds me of November 1986 Goodhope with the nurse n daughter (my sis n mom)… God give you all strength.

  28. Estella
    May 16, 2011

    It’s so sad tears in my eyes rip George,Gillo my prayers are with u.to da family and friends stay strong

  29. interpol
    May 16, 2011

    may god be with the family in this trying times

  30. family sxm
    May 16, 2011

    OUR HEARTS GOES OUT TO THE REST OF THE FAMILY

    • licky licky i like
      May 17, 2011

      not goes out go :cry:

  31. Anonymous
    May 16, 2011

    Its sad to see dat one man is dead livin behind innocent kids an mothers and the is fightin for his
    Life livin his family prayer.and sum of u livin stupid comments.have a heart man.R.I.P george and gillo u can fight dis cuz we prayin for u.

  32. bébé arc en ciel
    May 16, 2011

    R.I.P cousin…….

  33. LCM
    May 16, 2011

    My sympathy goes out to the familly and the community.

    As i have said before landslides is the biggest threat to life and property in dominica and seems to be the natural disaster that has taken more life within the past ten years. We need to be more mindfull and aware of that danger.

  34. Nature Island Lover
    May 16, 2011

    May the Grace and Peace of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Love of God and the Fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with all those affected and especially the grieving family and relatives in the Community of Atkinson/ Antrizle and beyond.

    Its precisely in moments such as these that we are surely made to realise how fragile life truly is and how much we really cannot be boastful or arrogant about our lives or our future. Truly -No one knows the day or the hour…Therefore, we ought to do our best to live well- ‘not by bread alone but by every word that comes from the mouth of God’, and by the Grace and strength of God which can help us all find new Hope, Courage and Peace within to continue living and soaring over any and all such adversities.
    Yes, We Can do All things through Jesus Christ who strengthens Us! Phil 4:13 -We face our future therefore with a bold confidence that comes not from our own Power, or might, but by the Spirit -says the Lord!

    Take Courage Brothers and Sisters in Atkinson/ Antrizle – You are in the thoughts and Prayers of
    many in this Nature Isle at this time.
    -Through the Mercy of God -May he Rest in Peace!

    • Reader
      May 17, 2011

      Amen

    • Reality
      May 18, 2011

      Amen.
      Condolences to the bereaved family…Be strong in the Lord and Savoir Jesus Christ..
      I say to the rest of the family, Wait on the Lord:: be of good courage, and he shall strenghten thine heart:
      wait, i say, on the Lord.

  35. Anonymous
    May 16, 2011

    HEy!!!!!! Gilo boy I am so sorry! To the family of d deseased hold strong. Weeping may endure for the night but Joy comes in d morning@@@@@@@@peace I leave with you

  36. wells
    May 16, 2011

    for we know not the hour but be strong to the family of the victim may god continue to guide you richly r i p

  37. Sout Man
    May 16, 2011

    Lord, help those who are injured and comfort those who have lost their loved one!! What a sad situation! Bless all the rescuers

  38. teacher
    May 16, 2011

    accept my sympathy especially for Ginna

  39. MR RYAN
    May 16, 2011

    RIP TO THE FAMILY OF THE DEAD AND HOPE THE OTHERS GETS BETTER SOON………

  40. Anonymous
    May 16, 2011

    rip to the george family…….hope the others get better soon…….

  41. Mr truth
    May 16, 2011

    How sad…accept my sympathy

  42. Conern
    May 16, 2011

    So Sad. My sympathy to the family. My prayers are them.

  43. Richelle sanford
    May 16, 2011

    I am really sorry for this breaking news and would love to extend my condolences to the family.
    No one knows the time of death and its very sad knowing the cause of this death..oh lord guide and protect us for we know not when the time is here..those who servive we pray for a blessed recovery..we are one people and should show some sympathy for the people of atkinson and antrizel especially the families..

  44. bernadette durand
    May 16, 2011

    for those of you that dont no what is sadness,lord forgive them for they no not what they are saying.this is a people of love and togetherness,a village that know what brotherly love stands for.In times like this our saviour is with us at all times.Dont give up my people,the road of life is rugged and we will all stick together as a family,even though we are apart but our memories are with you all people.stand firm in times like these.god strenghten those who love him.

  45. concerned one
    May 16, 2011

    :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

  46. syndee
    May 16, 2011

    my condolencies to the family rip george

  47. concerned one
    May 16, 2011

    such a sad time indeed …………..my sympathy goes out to the family . this should be a lesson for everyone ,that any activity that you are doing should not be taken under a clif especially when it is raining R.I.P. the one that died.

  48. IVEeeeeeeeeeee
    May 16, 2011

    ohhhhhhhh so sad.
    r.i.p ….. my prayers goes out to the family

  49. SADIST
    May 16, 2011

    LUCKY IS NOT IN MARIGOT THAT ONE HAPPEN

    • grand bay massive
      May 16, 2011

      what that suppose to mean

    • marigot
      May 16, 2011

      are u serious

    • Ma gwa ca
      May 17, 2011

      What does MArigot have to do with that? Some of you can be so heartless! This could happen to anyone any where at anytime. Have a heart!

    • Anonymous
      May 17, 2011

      don’t say that, this could have happened any where

    • RASTA4LIFE
      May 17, 2011

      if you doh have nothing constructive to write doh waste your time on DNO ,IDIOTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you are too bias/////

    • sacway sort
      May 17, 2011

      You are such a damn fool. In such a time that is the best you have to say. IDIOT.

      Condolences to the families of the deceased and speedy recovery to the injured.

    • . Slave 10 th. Grandson
      May 17, 2011

      why do you think dno would post this insensitive crap? Maybe for sansationalize fool to jump in, yet they would block more sensible comment, I don’t get it .

  50. queenie
    May 16, 2011

    my condolences to the family………..God will give you strength to get through this.

  51. lisad
    May 16, 2011

    Sad news indeed…… may his soul rest in peace.

  52. Peter Jeremy
    May 16, 2011

    My condolences to his family be strong and may god richly bless you

  53. REbs
    May 16, 2011

    Oh Lord please give the families strengh, especially the kids
    when those things happen it should give us even more reason to thank God that we r alive

  54. aquarius baby
    May 16, 2011

    alas de world really goin 2 end man……..accept my sympathy 2 the family of linus george sully……hld strong he’s in a better place no :(

    • m
      May 17, 2011

      That goes to show we are not guaranteed tomorrow, so why even worry about anything but now? we got to set our life right NOW!

  55. Indigenous One
    May 16, 2011

    Its a sad moment for all….i cant believe this…its shocking…just yesterdayi saw him n now he is dead..omg,,,i feel for his family especially his lil daughter….My heart goes out to his family n friends! we will miss himdearly!

  56. Sweet
    May 16, 2011

    A sad day indeed for the people of the Atkinson/Antrizle community. R.I.P George.

  57. Jean Bois
    May 16, 2011

    dats sad …. my condolences… atkinson will miss you… all the best to gilo….

    (Jean bois – not a name but a lifestyl)

  58. babe
    May 16, 2011

    i am so so sorry to hear that sad new /r i p george

  59. Anonymous
    May 16, 2011

    Am Sorry to hear such sad news….God be with the families

  60. mouth of the south
    May 16, 2011

    so sad,,, may the family get the support they need,,,, now am i the only one who realised that d.n.o has feb poll up n we already in may,,, when will march come,,,, the polls are good but need to be kept up to date,,, and also don’t bring up for e.g feb poll when we in the middle of march,,, that should be done while/when the month end etc etc

    • Law and Order
      May 16, 2011

      Couldn’t u have found another story to post your observation! Time and place my friend. Your comments seem very insensitive at this Time and Place. Next time if u cannot be genuinely compassionate and sympathetic, then maybe you should be Mouth of the SILENT!! Cha man!

      • dominican soil
        May 16, 2011

        tell it 2 de mouth of de south again plz law and order time and place 2 dat that didnt called 4 politics………have a heart jah man time and place not now……..

      • mouth of the south
        May 16, 2011

        i didn’t mean no harm or disrespect,,, i’m sorry if anyone was offended,,, as u may see at the intro i did give my regards,,, what i posted was not political,,, but an observation and i knew this story would get views so i decided to use this one since the other one where the guy threatened the other for woman sake had already been ‘used up’ in my opinion,,,,,, again to the family of the man whose life was cut short,,,, i sympathize with u all and hope u all find peace and comfort in such troubling times

  61. anonymous
    May 16, 2011

    Thats sad news….. :cry:

  62. Mama Joy
    May 16, 2011

    Oh god not other landslide!!! Sad news :( :(

  63. Anonymous
    May 16, 2011

    my heart aches to hear such news, family, friends ,villagers be strong!

  64. BUSY SIGNAL
    May 16, 2011

    Oh my jesus… So sorry to hear that.

    • Academic and Researcher
      May 16, 2011

      Wrong person to praise. You cannot worship or call upon a human being. Jesus cannot hear you.

      • lisad
        May 16, 2011

        u did too much research and u too academical . That’s why u sound like a fool.
        Condolences to the family and the people of Atkinson/Antrizille. May you truly find comfort in this traumatic time.

        • bittersweet
          May 17, 2011

          That academic and researcher is a damn*ss. Who do u call on for help, fool…

      • lynus
        May 16, 2011

        please spare us your personal feelings about religion, whatever you believe is just that. YOUR belief, this is a very sad time for the people of Atkinson

        • to alcoholic and reverse
          May 16, 2011

          Please ignore the saviour ,but woe to those that deny him now for whence cometh that day before his father , you are the ones that may be denied……

      • Watcher
        May 16, 2011

        yor dam a** :mrgreen:

      • ..
        May 17, 2011

        In moments like these we lift up our hands to our lord jesus. we pray for strenght for the family and friends during this difficult time. Jesus is always presen to heal.

        Academic resarcher: For god so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son so that who soever believeth in him(this includes you) will not perish but have eternal life.

        This is the hope we have in our savior that when we loose our believing loved ones that they shall be raised on the last day. For those of us who died in christ our lives are not over it is just a tranisition period to the place of everlasting joy and peace that has been prepared for us.

        How disappointing it will be on judgement day for those who did not believe in our lord and savior jesus.

        I how ever respect your views but implore you to think again and taste and see that the lord is so good.

  65. TR
    May 16, 2011

    Sad! Comfort and strength to his family will surely come from God…

  66. page
    May 16, 2011

    Vivian was not in it. RIP george. My heart goes out to your family especially your daughters.

  67. student
    May 16, 2011

    sad

  68. sweet sweet
    May 16, 2011

    R.I,P George, u were so close to my family, am gonna miss u. Gello u r in my prayers.

  69. DR
    May 16, 2011

    GREAT! D.N.O. Truly breaking news thanks for being on top of it. Keep up the good work. The rest of the World is aware because of D.N.O.

  70. ..............
    May 16, 2011

    OMG!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry to hear that

  71. Kalinago beauty
    May 16, 2011

    thats very sad news for the community of Atkinson and Antrizle.My sympathy to the family.On this world there’s a time for everything and we have to expect the unexpected.Hold strong :(

  72. gorrilaz
    May 16, 2011

    people when times like these avoid doing anything under cliffs or precipes . that can be dangerous and in any event of mudslides ( earth movements ) can result in fatality . My warmest sympathy to the family of the decease . Remember during this season ( hurricane season 2011 ) heavy rainfalls and storms will be expected so this must serve as a warning .

  73. eman
    May 16, 2011

    the man death is so sad i am sorry for his family

  74. Believer
    May 16, 2011

    My heart goes out the the family and friend of the victims.

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