Overview
- Police identified the victim as Arlene Lillis, 56, of Minnesota, after she suffered fatal injuries on Jan. 8 at Dorsch Beach in St. Croix.
- Fire officials confirmed she lost an arm during the attack as marine, fire and EMS units responded to the scene.
- A vacationer with nursing and lifeguarding experience helped bring her to shore before emergency responders transported her to a hospital, where she later died.
- Police said crews searched after reports of a possible second victim, but no additional victim was confirmed.
- Investigators asked anyone with information to contact the Criminal Investigation Bureau at 340-778-2211, and the police department had not immediately responded to media inquiries on Jan. 9.