Search and rescue efforts are to continue today for an 11-year-old boy who was washed out to sea during inclement weather in Westmoreland yesterday.
The search for the Grade 5 New Hope Primary student was called off last evening due to poor visibility.
Reports are that the boy was making his way home after school was dismissed at about 2:30 P.M., when he fell in a gutter and was swept out to sea.
Members of the security forces and residents participated in yesterday’s search.
The Jamaica Defence Force’s aerial assets were also deployed.
In the meantime, the Education Ministry is expected to provide counselling support to the school community today.