Jensen La Vende
The body of missing boater Anil Ahyee has been found, more than 72 hours after a boat collision off the coast of Trinidad left several people missing at sea.
Relatives of Ahyee confirmed to Guardian Media that they were informed of the discovery earlier today.
Family members of the other missing boaters arrived at Staubles Bay, Chaguaramas, where they were expected to be briefed by Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard officials.
The search and rescue mission has now shifted to a recovery operation, as Coast Guard personnel continue searching for the bodies of those who went overboard when their boat was struck by another vessel around 6.30 pm on Sunday.
More than 72 hours after the incident, hopes of finding survivors have faded.
At Chaguaramas, where relatives gathered as the search continued, emotions ran high as news spread that a body had been recovered. Family members comforted one another but declined to speak with the media.
The four other people still missing have been identified as 17-year-old Keiyana Seechan, 18-year-old Amiyr Ali, 25-year-old Titus Augustine and 35-year-old Lorenzo Oliver.
The Coast Guard is also seeking to confirm whether a sixth person is missing. That individual has been identified as 23-year-old Jaheem Richards.
