DOMINICA: Body of 16-Year-Old Athlete Keyoni Esperit Recovered After Swimming Tragedy at Rockaway
The promising young athlete, who recently won a gold medal, disappeared in strong sea currents after getting into difficulty while swimming with friends on Sunday afternoon.
By Cory Wayland
The body of 16-year-old Dominican athlete Keyoni Esperit was recovered on Monday morning, November 9, following a search operation after he went missing while swimming with friends at Rockaway Beach in Dominica.
Esperit, a promising young athlete who recently won a gold medal, reportedly encountered difficulty in strong sea currents on Sunday afternoon, November 8.
According to information reported by Emonews, the teenager called out for help after getting into distress while swimming.
One of his friends attempted to rescue him but also encountered difficulty in the water. The friend was subsequently rescued by a passing fishing boat, while Esperit disappeared in the strong currents.
A search operation was launched following the incident, with Coast Guard and rescue officials involved in efforts to locate the missing teenager.
The search was called off on Sunday night, with plans to resume at first light on Monday.
However, the operation ended tragically when Esperit's body was recovered on Monday morning.
Reports indicated that his body was being transported following the recovery.
Esperit was regarded as a promising young talent in Dominica's sporting community, having recently earned a gold medal for his athletic achievements.
His death has left family members, friends, teammates and members of the wider sporting community mourning the loss of a young athlete whose sporting career had shown considerable promise.
Further details surrounding the circumstances of the incident have not yet been officially released.
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