Fishers alarmed at erosion in Alligator Pond

FISHERS in Alligator Pond are alarmed at the rate at which the beach in their remote South Manchester fishing village is receding.

A 44-year-old fisherman, who gave his name only as Joseph, said he does not recall ever seeing it so bad. He and others in the area say that over the 12 months alone, the beach has eroded up to 40 feet in some sections as a result of aggressive wave action.

Among the facilities threatened by the erosion are the world-famous Little Ochi Restaurant, Oswald’s Restaurant as well as two unfinished government buildings meant as fish-vending quarters and gear sheds for fishermen.

Several informal sheds erected by fisherfolk have long been swept away by the sea.