Body believed to be missing 12-y-o Christal McLean found in Portland river

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Kelsey ThomasJournalist at Jamaica Observer

June 18, 2026

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Body believed to be missing 12-y-o Christal McLean found in Portland river

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PORTLAND, Jamaica — A body in an advanced state of decomposition, believed to be that of missing 12-year-old Christal McLean, was discovered in the Rio Grande at Grants Level in Portland on Wednesday.

McLean, a resident of Berrydale in Portland, had been reported missing since Friday, June 12. According to police, a high alert was issued on Monday after extensive efforts to locate the child were unsuccessful.

Investigators reported that McLean was last seen at her home around 7:00 am before she was reported missing.

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