DOMINICA: Relief as Three Missing Men Are Found Alive at Sea Near Aves Islands
Davel Baron, Ryan Royer and a third man were rescued by a cargo vessel after being found drifting at sea, bringing relief following days of uncertainty over their whereabouts.
By Cory Wayland
Three Dominican men who had been missing at sea have been found alive after being discovered drifting near the Aves Islands on Thursday, November 12, bringing relief to families and communities that had been awaiting news of their whereabouts.
The Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force confirmed that Davel Baron, Ryan Royer and a third unidentified man were located aboard a vessel named Ghost and rescued by the cargo ship CMA CGM Marseille.
The discovery followed missing-person reports involving Baron and Royer, who had both last been seen on November 2.
According to police, Baron was officially reported missing on November 5, while Royer was reported missing on November 10.
Missing-person alerts were subsequently circulated as authorities sought public assistance in locating the men.
Their discovery near the Aves Islands marked a significant development in the search, confirming that all three men had been found alive.
The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Fort-de-France, Martinique, was also involved in coordinating assistance, with arrangements made to deploy a helicopter to support the three men following their discovery.
Police did not immediately provide details about the men’s medical conditions or the circumstances that caused their vessel to become stranded at sea.
The Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force expressed appreciation to the crew of the CMA CGM Marseille for locating and assisting the men.
The Force also acknowledged the efforts of MRCC Fort-de-France and other individuals and agencies involved in the rescue and ongoing assistance.
Members of the public were thanked for sharing missing-person alerts and supporting efforts to locate the men.
The successful discovery brings a positive development to a case that had generated concern in Dominica, particularly among those awaiting confirmation of the men’s safety.
Further information on their return to Dominica and their conditions following the rescue has not yet been provided.
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