BREAKING: Body of Missing Boy Found Along North Central Windward Coast

An image of the deceased and another of the area where his body was found.

By Admin. Updated 8:30 a.m., Monday, June 1, 2026, Atlantic Standard Time, (GMT-4).

Police have confirmed that the body of a 10-year-old boy who went missing at sea on Saturday, May 30, was discovered on Monday morning (June 1) along the coastline in the Gorse area of North Central Windward.

The deceased has been identified as Caldon Rebiro of Park Hill. His body was reportedly found by a civilian among accumulations of sargassum along the shoreline.

Caldon had been the subject of an extensive search operation led by the St Vincent and the Grenadines Coast Guard after he was reported missing at approximately 3:30 p.m. on May 30.

A video of the scene where his body was found on Monday, June 1.

According to reports, the child had gone to the beach with a group of friends, a common recreational activity in the community.

Difficulties were reportedly encountered while the group was in the water. Although the other children were able to return safely to shore, Caldon did not.

The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation by the relevant authorities.

News of the discovery has brought a tragic end to the search effort and has prompted an outpouring of grief within the Park Hill community and across the country. Many residents have also expressed appreciation to the Coast Guard, emergency personnel and volunteers who participated in the search.

The death of a child is a profound loss, and condolences have been extended to Caldon’s family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time.

Here a report from the police on the issue (added at 10:08 a.m., on June 1, 2026)

PRESS RELEASE
Police Investigating the Death of a Minor Male Discovered on Gorse Beach

June 1, 2026 – Kingstown: Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a minor whose body was discovered on Gorse Beach shortly after 6:00 a.m. on June 1, 2026.
Police were alerted to the discovery of the body at Gorse Beach around that time.

Following further investigations, the deceased was identified as Carldon Rebiro, a 10-year-old resident of Park Hill who was reported missing from a beach in Colonarie on May 30, 2026.
The District Medical Officer visited the scene and pronounced him dead.

A post-mortem examination will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death.

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact:

Police Emergency: 999 / 911
Police Control: (784) 457-1211
Colonarie Police Station: (784) 457-6250
Criminal Investigations Department / Major Crimes Unit: (784) 456-1810

The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force extends its condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

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