Police Recover Body Of Second Brother Who Jumped Off Jaws Bridge On Martha S Vineyard

A shell fisherman found a body matching the description of Tavaughn Bulgin at the west end of Lake Sengekontacket Thursday.

The “Jaws” Bridge on Martha’s Vineyard.  Craig F. Walker/Boston Globe 	

Police found a body matching the description of Tavaughn Bulgin Thursday, one of the brothers who jumped off the “Jaws” bridge on Martha’s Vineyard earlier this week.

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The discovery ends an ongoing investigation that began Sunday night when Tavaugh and Tavaris Bulgin jumped from the bridge into the waters below with two other friends. The other two escaped unharmed, while the Bulgin brothers are missing. Tavaris Bulgin’s body was recovered early Monday morning. At approximately 11:30 A.M. on Thursday, a shell fisherman found a body at the west end of Sengekontacket Lake, Massachusetts State Police said. He fits the description of 21-year-old Tavaughn. He was presumed dead. Tavaughn and his 26-year-old brother were natives of Clarendon, Jamaica. The two were spending the summer living in Oak Bluffs as part of a work-travel program for college-age students. They worked at Nomans Restaurant on the island. The Bulgin brothers and their two friends walked down the American Legion Memorial Bridge between Edgartown and Oak Bluffs Sunday night. The bridge is better known as the “Jaws” bridge, after it appeared in the iconic blockbuster. It is located along Joseph A. Sylvia State Beach, which separates Nantucket Sound from Sengekontacket Pond. The water under the bridge is about 15 feet deep, and jumping from it into the waters below is a common sight for visitors and locals every year. Although many signs warn of the activity, enforcement is spotty. Strong tidal currents can make the waters dangerous and nearby rocks also pose a danger. State police, local police and members of the Coast Guard began investigating around 11:20 Sunday night, according to the Coast Guard. Although Tavaris’ body was found relatively quickly, police used dive teams, sonar, all-terrain vehicles and airplanes to continue the search for Tavaughn this week. Tidal conditions and bad weather hampered the search, forcing officials to suspend their search early Tuesday. Doug Abdelnour, owner of Nomans, set up a GoFundMe to support the Bulgin family earlier this week. He originally had a fundraising goal of $50,000, but smashed that in less than a day. As of Thursday afternoon, the GoFundMe had raised more than $187,000. At least 1,400 people have contributed so far. The two Bulgin brothers were remembered as lively, happy young people. “Tavaris and Tavaughn left an impression on everyone they met,” Abdelnour wrote. “Their bright smiles, charismatic personalities, unwavering faith and unrelenting positive attitude made them an absolute joy to be around.” A spokesman for the Bulgin family told The Boston Globe that Tavaris and Tavaughn are the sons of the Reverend Keith Bulgin, pastor at Palmers Cross New Testament Church of God in Clarendon. They grew up in church, playing music during services, Abdelnour wrote. They studied business in college, one at the University of the West Indies and another at the University of Technology Jamaica. Tavaris was a “beloved” teacher at the school, Abdelnour wrote, and Tavaughn was “known to be a musical prodigy and gifted football/soccer player.” “Both boys were destined to make an impact in every community they served and in every endeavor they pursued,” he wrote.

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A shell fisherman found a body matching the description of Tavaughn Bulgin at the west end of Lake Sengekontacket Thursday.

The “Jaws” Bridge on Martha’s Vineyard.  Craig F. Walker/Boston Globe 	

Police found a body matching the description of Tavaughn Bulgin Thursday, one of the brothers who jumped off the “Jaws” bridge on Martha’s Vineyard earlier this week.

					What we know about the ‘Jaws’ bridge fatality on Martha’s Vineyard    								Fundraiser for family of ‘Jaws’ bridge jumper more than doubles goal  

The discovery ends an ongoing investigation that began Sunday night when Tavaugh and Tavaris Bulgin jumped from the bridge into the waters below with two other friends. The other two escaped unharmed, while the Bulgin brothers are missing. Tavaris Bulgin’s body was recovered early Monday morning. At approximately 11:30 A.M. on Thursday, a shell fisherman found a body at the west end of Sengekontacket Lake, Massachusetts State Police said. He fits the description of 21-year-old Tavaughn. He was presumed dead. Tavaughn and his 26-year-old brother were natives of Clarendon, Jamaica. The two were spending the summer living in Oak Bluffs as part of a work-travel program for college-age students. They worked at Nomans Restaurant on the island. The Bulgin brothers and their two friends walked down the American Legion Memorial Bridge between Edgartown and Oak Bluffs Sunday night. The bridge is better known as the “Jaws” bridge, after it appeared in the iconic blockbuster. It is located along Joseph A. Sylvia State Beach, which separates Nantucket Sound from Sengekontacket Pond. The water under the bridge is about 15 feet deep, and jumping from it into the waters below is a common sight for visitors and locals every year. Although many signs warn of the activity, enforcement is spotty. Strong tidal currents can make the waters dangerous and nearby rocks also pose a danger. State police, local police and members of the Coast Guard began investigating around 11:20 Sunday night, according to the Coast Guard. Although Tavaris’ body was found relatively quickly, police used dive teams, sonar, all-terrain vehicles and airplanes to continue the search for Tavaughn this week. Tidal conditions and bad weather hampered the search, forcing officials to suspend their search early Tuesday. Doug Abdelnour, owner of Nomans, set up a GoFundMe to support the Bulgin family earlier this week. He originally had a fundraising goal of $50,000, but smashed that in less than a day. As of Thursday afternoon, the GoFundMe had raised more than $187,000. At least 1,400 people have contributed so far. The two Bulgin brothers were remembered as lively, happy young people. “Tavaris and Tavaughn left an impression on everyone they met,” Abdelnour wrote. “Their bright smiles, charismatic personalities, unwavering faith and unrelenting positive attitude made them an absolute joy to be around.” A spokesman for the Bulgin family told The Boston Globe that Tavaris and Tavaughn are the sons of the Reverend Keith Bulgin, pastor at Palmers Cross New Testament Church of God in Clarendon. They grew up in church, playing music during services, Abdelnour wrote. They studied business in college, one at the University of the West Indies and another at the University of Technology Jamaica. Tavaris was a “beloved” teacher at the school, Abdelnour wrote, and Tavaughn was “known to be a musical prodigy and gifted football/soccer player.” “Both boys were destined to make an impact in every community they served and in every endeavor they pursued,” he wrote.

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A shell fisherman found a body matching the description of Tavaughn Bulgin at the west end of Lake Sengekontacket Thursday.

The “Jaws” Bridge on Martha’s Vineyard.  Craig F. Walker/Boston Globe 	

Police found a body matching the description of Tavaughn Bulgin Thursday, one of the brothers who jumped off the “Jaws” bridge on Martha’s Vineyard earlier this week.

					What we know about the ‘Jaws’ bridge fatality on Martha’s Vineyard    								Fundraiser for family of ‘Jaws’ bridge jumper more than doubles goal  

The discovery ends an ongoing investigation that began Sunday night when Tavaugh and Tavaris Bulgin jumped from the bridge into the waters below with two other friends. The other two escaped unharmed, while the Bulgin brothers are missing. Tavaris Bulgin’s body was recovered early Monday morning. At approximately 11:30 A.M. on Thursday, a shell fisherman found a body at the west end of Sengekontacket Lake, Massachusetts State Police said. He fits the description of 21-year-old Tavaughn. He was presumed dead. Tavaughn and his 26-year-old brother were natives of Clarendon, Jamaica. The two were spending the summer living in Oak Bluffs as part of a work-travel program for college-age students. They worked at Nomans Restaurant on the island. The Bulgin brothers and their two friends walked down the American Legion Memorial Bridge between Edgartown and Oak Bluffs Sunday night. The bridge is better known as the “Jaws” bridge, after it appeared in the iconic blockbuster. It is located along Joseph A. Sylvia State Beach, which separates Nantucket Sound from Sengekontacket Pond. The water under the bridge is about 15 feet deep, and jumping from it into the waters below is a common sight for visitors and locals every year. Although many signs warn of the activity, enforcement is spotty. Strong tidal currents can make the waters dangerous and nearby rocks also pose a danger. State police, local police and members of the Coast Guard began investigating around 11:20 Sunday night, according to the Coast Guard. Although Tavaris’ body was found relatively quickly, police used dive teams, sonar, all-terrain vehicles and airplanes to continue the search for Tavaughn this week. Tidal conditions and bad weather hampered the search, forcing officials to suspend their search early Tuesday. Doug Abdelnour, owner of Nomans, set up a GoFundMe to support the Bulgin family earlier this week. He originally had a fundraising goal of $50,000, but smashed that in less than a day. As of Thursday afternoon, the GoFundMe had raised more than $187,000. At least 1,400 people have contributed so far. The two Bulgin brothers were remembered as lively, happy young people. “Tavaris and Tavaughn left an impression on everyone they met,” Abdelnour wrote. “Their bright smiles, charismatic personalities, unwavering faith and unrelenting positive attitude made them an absolute joy to be around.” A spokesman for the Bulgin family told The Boston Globe that Tavaris and Tavaughn are the sons of the Reverend Keith Bulgin, pastor at Palmers Cross New Testament Church of God in Clarendon. They grew up in church, playing music during services, Abdelnour wrote. They studied business in college, one at the University of the West Indies and another at the University of Technology Jamaica. Tavaris was a “beloved” teacher at the school, Abdelnour wrote, and Tavaughn was “known to be a musical prodigy and gifted football/soccer player.” “Both boys were destined to make an impact in every community they served and in every endeavor they pursued,” he wrote.

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A shell fisherman found a body matching the description of Tavaughn Bulgin at the west end of Lake Sengekontacket Thursday.

The “Jaws” Bridge on Martha’s Vineyard.  Craig F. Walker/Boston Globe 	

Police found a body matching the description of Tavaughn Bulgin Thursday, one of the brothers who jumped off the “Jaws” bridge on Martha’s Vineyard earlier this week.

					What we know about the ‘Jaws’ bridge fatality on Martha’s Vineyard    								Fundraiser for family of ‘Jaws’ bridge jumper more than doubles goal  

The discovery ends an ongoing investigation that began Sunday night when Tavaugh and Tavaris Bulgin jumped from the bridge into the waters below with two other friends. The other two escaped unharmed, while the Bulgin brothers are missing. Tavaris Bulgin’s body was recovered early Monday morning. At approximately 11:30 A.M. on Thursday, a shell fisherman found a body at the west end of Sengekontacket Lake, Massachusetts State Police said. He fits the description of 21-year-old Tavaughn. He was presumed dead. Tavaughn and his 26-year-old brother were natives of Clarendon, Jamaica. The two were spending the summer living in Oak Bluffs as part of a work-travel program for college-age students. They worked at Nomans Restaurant on the island. The Bulgin brothers and their two friends walked down the American Legion Memorial Bridge between Edgartown and Oak Bluffs Sunday night. The bridge is better known as the “Jaws” bridge, after it appeared in the iconic blockbuster. It is located along Joseph A. Sylvia State Beach, which separates Nantucket Sound from Sengekontacket Pond. The water under the bridge is about 15 feet deep, and jumping from it into the waters below is a common sight for visitors and locals every year. Although many signs warn of the activity, enforcement is spotty. Strong tidal currents can make the waters dangerous and nearby rocks also pose a danger. State police, local police and members of the Coast Guard began investigating around 11:20 Sunday night, according to the Coast Guard. Although Tavaris’ body was found relatively quickly, police used dive teams, sonar, all-terrain vehicles and airplanes to continue the search for Tavaughn this week. Tidal conditions and bad weather hampered the search, forcing officials to suspend their search early Tuesday. Doug Abdelnour, owner of Nomans, set up a GoFundMe to support the Bulgin family earlier this week. He originally had a fundraising goal of $50,000, but smashed that in less than a day. As of Thursday afternoon, the GoFundMe had raised more than $187,000. At least 1,400 people have contributed so far. The two Bulgin brothers were remembered as lively, happy young people. “Tavaris and Tavaughn left an impression on everyone they met,” Abdelnour wrote. “Their bright smiles, charismatic personalities, unwavering faith and unrelenting positive attitude made them an absolute joy to be around.” A spokesman for the Bulgin family told The Boston Globe that Tavaris and Tavaughn are the sons of the Reverend Keith Bulgin, pastor at Palmers Cross New Testament Church of God in Clarendon. They grew up in church, playing music during services, Abdelnour wrote. They studied business in college, one at the University of the West Indies and another at the University of Technology Jamaica. Tavaris was a “beloved” teacher at the school, Abdelnour wrote, and Tavaughn was “known to be a musical prodigy and gifted football/soccer player.” “Both boys were destined to make an impact in every community they served and in every endeavor they pursued,” he wrote.

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