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New York Post
5 days ago
- New York Post
Police investigate vessel with 11 decomposed bodies washed ashore in Caribbean
Police have launched an investigation into a vessel that washed ashore on an Eastern Caribbean island that contained human remains of at least 11 people in an advanced state of decomposition. The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) said it received a report at about 10:45 a.m. Monday that a suspicious vessel had been discovered along the coastline of the island of Canouan near Little Bay and Cherry Hill. Officers from the Canouan police station responded and discovered the remains of 11 people on the boat. Police said the boat measured 45 feet long, 12 feet wide and 6 feet deep, and it was found grounded in the area. The remains of the people onboard were in what police called an 'advanced state of decomposition,' and some of the remains were not fully intact. Investigators recovered several passports from the boat, which appear to be from the West African country of the Republic of Mali. While passports have been recovered, police have not officially identified any of the bodies, and the investigation remains ongoing. 3 The mysterious vessel filled with 11 decomposing human remains that washed ashore in the Caribbean on May 26, 2025. RSVG Police Force 3 Police said the boat measured 45 feet long, 12 feet wide and 6 feet deep, and it was found grounded in the area. RSVG Police Force The RSVGPF said it is working closely with regional and international partners to confirm the origins of the boat and the identities of those onboard. The human remains have since been transported to the island of St. Vincent, where they are being held at the Kingstown mortuary for further forensic and investigative procedures. 'This incident is deeply concerning, and we understand the public's interest in the matter,' police said. 'We assure you that the RSVGPF is treating this investigation with the utmost seriousness and sensitivity.' 3 The island of Canouan where the boat washed up on May 26, 2025. Andia/Universal Images Group via Getty Images The department added that it is committed to pursuing every lead and ensuring all appropriate protocols are followed. The US State Department issued a Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory for the country of Mali in July 2023. The State Department's reasoning for not traveling to the country is due to crime, terrorism and kidnapping. 'Violent crime, such as kidnapping and armed robbery, is common in Mali. Violent crime is a particular concern during local holidays and seasonal events in Bamako, its suburbs, and Mali's southern regions,' the advisory states. 'Terrorist and armed groups continue plotting kidnappings and attacks in Mali,' the advisory on Mali adds. 'They may attack with little or no warning, targeting nightclubs, hotels, restaurants, places of worship, international diplomatic missions, and other locations frequented by foreigners. Attacks may target Malian government offices and infrastructure, in addition to locations frequented by Westerners.'
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Caribbean island gripped by fear after boat with 11 decomposed bodies washes ashore
This is a representative AI image Authorities in St Vincent and the Grenadines have launched a major investigation after a vessel carrying the decomposed remains of at least 11 people washed ashore on the small Eastern Caribbean island of Canouan earlier this week. The Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) said it received a report around 10.45 am on Monday regarding a suspicious vessel found near Little Bay and Cherry Hill. Officers from the local Canouan police station responded and discovered the remains aboard the 45-foot-long boat. According to the RSVGPF, the bodies were in an 'advanced state of decomposition,' with some not fully intact. The exact cause of death remains unknown, and authorities have not yet confirmed the identities of the deceased. Passports suggest West African link Investigators recovered several passports from the vessel, which appear to originate from the West African nation of Mali. However, police stressed that no official identifications have been made, and forensic work is ongoing. The human remains have since been transported to St Vincent and are being held at the Kingstown mortuary for further analysis. 'This incident is deeply concerning, and we understand the public's interest in the matter,' the RSVGPF said in a statement. 'We assure you that the RSVGPF is treating this investigation with the utmost seriousness and sensitivity.' Authorities also noted that they are collaborating with regional and international partners in efforts to trace the boat's origin and determine how and why it ended up adrift in the Caribbean. Ongoing crisis in Mali raises concerns While the exact circumstances surrounding the tragic journey remain unclear, the discovery comes amid worsening instability in Mali, a landlocked country in West Africa facing severe security and humanitarian crises. The US state department has issued a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory for Mali since July 2023, citing ongoing threats of terrorism, kidnapping, and violent crime. 'Terrorist and armed groups continue plotting kidnappings and attacks in Mali,' the advisory notes, warning of attacks on public and diplomatic spaces frequently visited by foreigners. Questions remain as investigation continues It is not yet known how long the vessel had been at sea, what conditions the passengers faced, or what led to the tragic loss of life. Authorities have not ruled out the possibility that the boat was part of a migration attempt gone wrong, a concern echoed by officials and international observers amid a growing number of perilous sea journeys in recent years. The RSVGPF said it is committed to 'pursuing every lead' and ensuring that 'all appropriate protocols are followed' as it works to uncover the full story behind the grim discovery.
Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Police investigate vessel with 11 decomposed bodies washed ashore in Caribbean
Police have launched an investigation into a vessel that washed ashore on an Eastern Caribbean island that contained human remains of at least 11 people in an advanced state of decomposition. The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) said it received a report at about 10:45 a.m. Monday that a suspicious vessel had been discovered along the coastline of the island of Canouan near Little Bay and Cherry Hill. Officers from the Canouan police station responded and discovered the remains of 11 people on the boat. Police said the boat measured 45 feet long, 12 feet wide and 6 feet deep, and it was found grounded in the area. Family Of American Found Dead On Bahamas Beach Fears 'Evidence Will Disappear,' Pleads For Help The remains of the people onboard were in what police called an "advanced state of decomposition," and some of the remains were not fully intact. Read On The Fox News App Investigators recovered several passports from the boat, which appear to be from the West African country of the Republic of Mali. While passports have been recovered, police have not officially identified any of the bodies, and the investigation remains ongoing. Bahamas Officials Reveal American Man's Cause Of Death After Body Found On Beach The RSVGPF said it is working closely with regional and international partners to confirm the origins of the boat and the identities of those onboard. The human remains have since been transported to the island of St. Vincent, where they are being held at the Kingstown mortuary for further forensic and investigative procedures. "This incident is deeply concerning, and we understand the public's interest in the matter," police said. "We assure you that the RSVGPF is treating this investigation with the utmost seriousness and sensitivity." American Man On Bahamas Family Vacation Found Dead After Leaving Dinner To Get Jacket: Report The department added that it is committed to pursuing every lead and ensuring all appropriate protocols are followed. The U.S. State Department issued a Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory for the country of Mali in July 2023. The State Department's reasoning for not traveling to the country is due to crime, terrorism and kidnapping. "Violent crime, such as kidnapping and armed robbery, is common in Mali. Violent crime is a particular concern during local holidays and seasonal events in Bamako, its suburbs, and Mali's southern regions," the advisory states. "Terrorist and armed groups continue plotting kidnappings and attacks in Mali," the advisory on Mali adds. "They may attack with little or no warning, targeting nightclubs, hotels, restaurants, places of worship, international diplomatic missions, and other locations frequented by foreigners. Attacks may target Malian government offices and infrastructure, in addition to locations frequented by Westerners."Original article source: Police investigate vessel with 11 decomposed bodies washed ashore in Caribbean
Fox News
5 days ago
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- Fox News
Police investigate vessel with 11 decomposed bodies washed ashore in Caribbean
Police have launched an investigation into a vessel that washed ashore on an Eastern Caribbean island that contained human remains of at least 11 people in an advanced state of decomposition. The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) said it received a report at about 10:45 a.m. Monday that a suspicious vessel had been discovered along the coastline of the island of Canouan near Little Bay and Cherry Hill. Officers from the Canouan police station responded and discovered the remains of 11 people on the boat. Police said the boat measured 45 feet long, 12 feet wide and 6 feet deep, and it was found grounded in the area. The remains of the people onboard were in what police called an "advanced state of decomposition," and some of the remains were not fully intact. Investigators recovered several passports from the boat, which appear to be from the West African country of the Republic of Mali. While passports have been recovered, police have not officially identified any of the bodies, and the investigation remains ongoing. The RSVGPF said it is working closely with regional and international partners to confirm the origins of the boat and the identities of those onboard. The human remains have since been transported to the island of St. Vincent, where they are being held at the Kingstown mortuary for further forensic and investigative procedures. "This incident is deeply concerning, and we understand the public's interest in the matter," police said. "We assure you that the RSVGPF is treating this investigation with the utmost seriousness and sensitivity." The department added that it is committed to pursuing every lead and ensuring all appropriate protocols are followed. The U.S. State Department issued a Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory for the country of Mali in July 2023. The State Department's reasoning for not traveling to the country is due to crime, terrorism and kidnapping. "Violent crime, such as kidnapping and armed robbery, is common in Mali. Violent crime is a particular concern during local holidays and seasonal events in Bamako, its suburbs, and Mali's southern regions," the advisory states. "Terrorist and armed groups continue plotting kidnappings and attacks in Mali," the advisory on Mali adds. "They may attack with little or no warning, targeting nightclubs, hotels, restaurants, places of worship, international diplomatic missions, and other locations frequented by foreigners. Attacks may target Malian government offices and infrastructure, in addition to locations frequented by Westerners."
