Birmingham holidaymaker drowned swimming on Caribbean cruise
Inquest hears how Lloyd Schrouder was pulled from the water
after going for a swim on the island of Tortola  Tortola harbour
A holidaymaker from Birmingham drowned after going for a swim in
rough seas while on a Caribbean cruise, an inquest heard.  Lloyd
Schrouder, 54, of Glen Park, Ward End, was pulled out of the
water but attempts to resuscitate him failed – as desperate
relatives waited 45 minutes for an ambulance.  In a statement
his wife Valerie said that she, her husband and other family
members had been on a cruise on the Sea Princess to the British
Virgin Islands when tragedy struck.  The party had disembarked
to explore the island of Tortola and had taken a taxi to a
beach. The widow said the seas were rough but there were a lot
of people in the water, including kayakers and surfers.  Mr
Schrouder, described as a strong swimmer, went for a swim with
his nephew. His nephew returned alone to the party a while
later.  Mrs Schrouder said: “Sh