Caribbean Island was stuck with fear of boat with 11 disintegrated bodies
St. Vincent and Grenadines officials have initiated a major investigation after a ship carrying disintegrated residues of at least 11 people on the small East Caribbean Island of Canoun earlier this week.Royal St. Vincent and Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) said it received a report on Monday at 10.45 am, about a suspected vessel found near Little Bay and Cherry Hill. Officials of the local Canouan Police Station responded and discovered the remains riding a 45 -foot long boat.According to RSVGPF, the body was in “advanced state of decomposition”, some did not completely intact. The exact cause of death is unknown, and the authorities have not yet confirmed the identity of the deceased.Passport West African SuggestionsInvestigators recovered several passports from the vessel, originating from the West African nation Mali. However, the police insisted that no official identity has been made, and forensic work is going on.Human remains have been taken to St. Vincent since then and is being held in Kingstown Morchery for further analysis.RSVGPF said in a statement, “This incident is deeply related, and we understand the interest of the public in this matter.” “We assure you that RSVGPF is assuming this investigation with extreme severity and sensitivity.”Officials also stated that they are collaborating with regional and international partners in efforts to find out the origin of the boat and determine how and why in the Caribbean ended.The ongoing crisis in the gardener increases concernsWhile the exact conditions around the tragic journey are unclear, the discovery comes amidst the deteriorating instability in the gardener, which is facing serious security and humanitarian crises in a landlock country in West Africa.The US State Department has issued a level 4 “travel” advisor for Mali since July 2023, citing the ongoing dangers of terrorism, kidnapping and violent crime.“Terrorists and armed groups conspire to kidnap and attacks in Mali,” consultant notes, warnings of attacks in public and diplomatic places are often seen by foreigners.As the investigation continuesIt is not yet known how long the ship was in the sea, what conditions the travelers faced, or what caused the tragic loss of life. Officials have not dismissed the possibility that the boat was part of a migration attempt, which in recent years resonated by officials and international supervisors amid the increasing number of serious sea visits.RSVGPF stated that it is committed to “chasing every lead” and ensures that “all appropriate protocols are followed” as it works to highlight the entire story behind serious discovery.
