In St Lucia, a British man named Kenrelle O’Flaherty, aged 26, was discovered dead with gunshot wounds on the island’s North East coast. O’Flaherty, residing in Anguilla, had been visiting St Lucia when he was fatally shot late on a Tuesday evening in Garrand, Babonneau.
The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force reported that officers from the Babonneau station were alerted to a lifeless body along a roadway around 10:50pm. Upon reaching the scene, O’Flaherty was found with visible gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead on-site.
O’Flaherty, originally from London and residing in Anguilla, was believed to be on a brief visit to St Lucia. The duration of his stay on the island before the incident remains unknown. Authorities have initiated a murder investigation to uncover the circumstances surrounding his death.
An official from the police commented, urging anyone with relevant information to reach out to the major crimes unit. The police seek details on O’Flaherty’s connections and purpose for being in the area, as limited information is currently available about the victim’s background.
In a separate incident, an 80-year-old woman named Suzanne Rees was found deceased on Lizard Island in Queensland, Australia. She was on a cruise but was left behind after falling ill during an organized hike. The cruise ship departed without her, leading to her disappearance and subsequent discovery by authorities.
The family of Ms. Rees criticized the cruise operator, Coral Expeditions, for what they described as a lack of care and judgment in handling the situation. Coral Expeditions’ CEO expressed regret over the incident, stating that a search and rescue operation was conducted upon realizing the passenger was missing.
While investigations continue, Coral Expeditions pledged full cooperation with authorities and extended support to the family of the deceased. The company emphasized its commitment to assisting the family through the challenging process and collaborating with law enforcement during the ongoing investigation.