Man rescued from Grouville fire dies

We are saddened to share that the man who was rescued from a fire in Grouville on Sunday 19 January 2025 has died. 

George Michael Monte De Ramos Castrudes, 37, was originally from the Philippines and had been working on a farm in the Island. 

Our thoughts and sympathies are with his loved ones. 

The coroner’s department can confirm that it is currently investigating this case as an unexpected death. 

The family, who are overseas, have been made aware and contact has been made with the Philippines Embassy.

An inquest will be opened in due course and preparations are underway to repatriate Mr Castrudes’ body home to the Philippines.  

The cause of the incident remains under SJFRS investigation.