Sameer Ragbir’s body has been found

GUARDIAN MEDIA NEWSROOMJournalist at Guardian

May 7, 2025

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The body of 14-year-old Sameer Ragbir, who got into difficulties while swimming at a beach in Mayaro on Monday, has been found.

His remains were recovered earlier today, following an intensive search that began on May 5, 2025.

Guardian Media understands that shortly before 11 am today (May 7), his body got caught in a fisherman's net close to shore, not far from where he had got into difficulties.

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