The close-knit community of Moraikobai, located up the Mahaicony Creek in Region Five has been plunged into mourning following the tragic death of one of its residents in a boat accident earlier this morning.
The deceased has been identified as Charles Osborne, who was reportedly in his late 40s.
According to reports reaching The News Desk, Osborne was navigating his vessel out of Moraikobai shortly after 9:00 a.m. when it collided with another boat carrying 12 passengers.
Details surrounding the incident remain limited at this time, but authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances leading up to the fatal collision.
This developing story has left the community in shock as they come to terms with the sudden loss of one of their own at a time when the community is preparing to host their annual village day activity.
More updates will follow as they become available.
