Saint Lucian Relief Supply Vessel Sinks En route To Saint Vincent

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A vessel carrying relief supplies from Saint Lucia to Saint Vincent and Grenadines sank past Saturday afternoon, according to marine police.

Authorities confirmed that those on board the vessel – “Sunshine Angels” were rescued by another boat.

The individuals who were on board the Sunshine Angels when it sank were captain, Mark Clement St Rose, who lives in St Vincent, and Vincentians Cafu Guy and Winsbert Salton Harry.

The police disclosed that the boat had cleared Customs in St Lucia and was on its way when the mishap occurred about 4.40 p.m.

News/Image: Jamaica Gleaner | Al Jazeera

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