Officials in St. Vincent and the Grenadines have launched a significant research following the early this year washout of a vehicle carrying the decayed remains of at least 11 people on Canouan, a small island in the Eastern Caribbean. A suspicious vessel found close to Little Bay and Cherry Hill was reported to the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force ( RSVGPF ) around 10.45 am on Monday, according to a report received around 10.45 am. The native Canouan police stop responded and found the remains aboard the 45-foot-long boat. The systems were in an “advanced state of decomposition,” with some never completely intact, according to the RSVGPF. Officials have not yet verified the deceased’s names, and the cause of death is unknown. Documents that look like they were taken from the vehicle, which appear to be from Mali, West Africa, are believed to have been recovered by the crew. No formal identities have been made, according to officers, and criminal investigation is still being conducted. Since then, the human bones have been transported to St. Vincent and are being kept in Kingstown Mortuary for more research. The RSVGPF stated in a speech that” we understand the public’s interest in this event is significantly concerning.” Authorities also stated that they are working with regional and international partners to track the ship’s nature and find out how and why it ended up barren in the Caribbean. Concerned about the continuing crisis in Mali, a landlocked nation in West Africa that is currently facing significant security and humanitarian crises. The circumstances surrounding the horrible journey are still undetermined. Since July 2023, the US state department has issued a Level 4″ Do Not Journey” advising Mali on continuous threats of violence, kidnapping, and violent crime. The expert warns of assaults on public and political areas that foreigners frequently visit, and that “terrorist and military groups continue to plot kidnappings and attacks in Mali.” Concerns remain as the research progresses. It is not yet known how long the vehicle had been at sea, what difficulties the travellers encountered, or what caused the tragic loss of life. Officials have not excluded the possibility that the vessel was a part of a failed movement attempt, a worry shared by officials and foreign observers in the wake of a rise in dangerous sea journeys in recent years. As it seeks to uncover the complete story behind the terrible discovery, the RSVGPF stated it is committed to “pursuing every prospect” and making sure that” all correct methods are followed.”
