December 5, 2023
Hampton student suspected of drowning in St Elizabeth
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Police are probing the suspected drowning of a Hampton student at Old Wharf Beach in St Elizabeth on Sunday.
The deceased has been identified as Isa Ridgard, 18, a resident of Malvern in St Elizabeth.
A police report said about 2:00 pm, Ridgard and relatives were swimming at Old Wharf Beach when she got into difficulties and was pulled into deep waters by a wave.
The police said she was pulled out of the water by family members and transported to hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
More details soon.
— Kasey Williams