November 15, 2026

JDF divers recover body of American tourist suspected to have drowned at popular attraction in St. Ann

Jamaica Defence Force divers recovered the body of an American visitor at a popular attraction in St. Ann, on Saturday.

Reports are that at about 1:15 p.m., a family was at the attraction when the 45-year-old mother, who was at the top of the waterfalls, fell. 

Her 20-year-old son then attempted to assist her, but he too fell into the water.

Reports are that he failed to resurface, prompting an immediate search by local divers.   

It’s reported that firefighters and the police were also part of the operation.

The JDF, in a post on Instagram, said it responded to the reported drowning incident  with a four member dive team .

They arrived on location at approximately 5:02 p.m., and commenced diving.

The team located the missing individual shortly after and handed the body over to the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) for further processing.