Coast Guard officials have discovered the body of the young man who went missing in the sea during a family outing at the La Plaine beach on Sunday afternoon.
Villagers told Dominica News Online his body was discovered not too far from where he was last seen swimming.
The young man has been identified as Kieron Laurent.
It is reported that Laurent and his family, who recently arrived on the island for a family reunion, were at the river before visiting the beach.
The search was called off late yesterday and resumed today.
Dominica News Online will provide more details when it becomes available.
my condolences to you and family lows
my thoughts and prayers are with the Allan clan but especially the father mr laurent who was probably so excited to see his boys hold strong family and put God first
My deepest condolences to the Laurent and Allan family. Look high for this is where your strength will come from in this grieveous times. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. RIP Keiron you will be missed.
Cheryl, I am extremely sorry to hear of this traggic devastation. My deepest condolences goes to you and the extended members of the family. Continue to sustain strength, wisdom and faith in the Almighty Father; indeed, he will guide you throughout the aftermath.
RIP to your son…..Kerby for Dadoye!!!
my heart goes out to the family..be strong.god bless
Condolences to the family. We know its hard but with good family support and prayer you will get through this…as you move from disbelief to acceptance then healing. RIP
Let me first express my deepest condolences to the Allan family especially his mom Cheryl; I feel your pain; To all those who are busy carrying on about the “sign” there is infact a sign present; I saw it on the Marpin news;But when its time to go, young or old as you may be, its your time! we are all trying to understand why this had to happen to Kieron and his family; none of us knows the answer; as the song goes:”we’ll understand it all by and by”
To The Laurent Family and Friends,
So very sorry for your loss, my deepest condolences. I worked in the company that Kieron worked and he would drop by my desk for packages and was always very sweet and cordial. He will be missed!! God wanted his angel by his side, remember the beautiful memories.
only god knows y.my sympathy goes out to this family
man i remember we were like brothers in burnt mills even tho we grew apart you was always my bruva my prayers goes out to the family.. damn man ima miss you
My sincere sympathy to the family. I work at Deutsche Bank in NY where Kieron used to be employed. He will be missed.
My sympathy to the Laurent family. Be strong in the LORD. HE knows the reason for everything. Job said, God giveth and He taketh away, blessed be His name.
so sad may the good lord carry u through
Before heading to the beach they were warned by uncle keex (no bathing) but what is to be must be. My sympathy goes out to the the family including cheryl…. R.I.P kieron
heard he wasnt bathing. some waves swept him away near the shore. DNO can you please get us the facts of this incident.
This is not the place for this kind of comment.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I guess God wanted his angel back a little earlier. RIP brother. You will be missed!
WHO R THE PEOPLE RESPONSIBLE FOR PUTTING SIGNS ON THE BEACHES,AREAS LIKE THE BOILING LAKE,TI TOU GOURGE EC. PEOLPE GET UP DO SOMETHING TO HELP OUR VISITOR COME AND LEAVE
OUR COUNRTY SAFE.
WE DONT NEED ANYMORE DEAD PERSONS.
MY SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY.
I agree. Warning signs can indeed save lives.
To all of Allan Family. May God Bless all of you and help you through this trying time.
To the Laurent family.
I work in NYC and Kieron would stop by my desk when he was on my floor to say hello. He was a very sweet young man and his smile and happy attitude will always be remembered. I am so very sorry for your loss. RIP Kieron.
Although the outcome is not what we hoped for but still thankful that his body was found. Makes it easier to find closure. I pray we all find strength in this time and seek God’s strength to carry us through. RIP Keiron.
to the laurent family:
accept my condolences…..hes in a better place be strong … he just got their quicker
To the families of this young man, be strong in the Lord for only his can comfort you, He is the COMFORTER!
Deepest condolences to the family of Kieron Laurent. It brings back memories of a similar strategy that happened at a Cuffy family reunion. God needed another angel!!!
I think you might have meant ‘tragedy’ not ‘strategy’
RIP cuzzooooo………..Miss ya
condolences to the family and friends of the drowned victim,my prayers goes out to you.
very happy dat he is found now so at least they can have a proper funeral now
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sad let us pray for the whole family so sad man!
Kieron, you lived with Evadney for all those years. As I sit writng this comment, I can see you walking in with your book bag and greeting me sometimes with a kiss. I am really saddened as this is not what I expected to hear. You were like a son to me.
To Cheryl and the rest of the family, let us agree that Kieron was given a second chance to live and at this time, God has called on him. Take courage. God is in control.
Kieron, you lived with Evadney for all those years and have been like a child of mine. You always had a smiling face and never angry. Writing this comment, I can see you walking in at Evadney’s house with your book bag coming from school. I am deeply shocked.
To Cheryl and the family, it is sad but let us say that Kieron was given a second chance to live and at that time, God was ready for him. Take courage, God is a good God.
my preyers goes out to all the allan familys on the sudden death of their son ,and the passing of their aunt who is my mother in law r.i.p.both kerion and ma enid.god knows best..you all are in a better place.
The Allan family god will see you through. So sad
Such a sad sad situation..RIP young Man…
Poor Kieron, I am soo soo sorry to hear what has happened to you. You used to come & visit me every day…May your soul rest in peace.
my thoughts and prayers go out to the Laurent family and well as the Allans. Not only did they lost Keiron but also their grand Aunt – last night. the family was all set to have its grand family reunion when they were heat by two deaths. may god give them peace and comfort in this rough times.
on other note: there is a sign at the entrance to the beach. that was done by the La Plaine YOuth sports Academy..and amazingly one former member of the village council wanted to remove the sign. there is also one about there turtle nesting.
today we in La Plaine are greiving with the family for their lost.
Parents for the summer keep your kids away from the beach esp Boute Sabe. keep a close eye on them and all what they do. we do not want another tradegy.
ppl always disappearin on dat beach dey need tp do something about dat…either bann ppl from goin dere or sumthing nearly every yr dat sea in la plain takin some one life
R.I.P KIERON… YOUR FAMILY REMAINS IN OUR PRAYERS
This beach needs warning signs like yesterday. We know that swimming on the island only takes place in the Caribbean Sea. The Atlantic claimed yet another son of the soil. Condolences to his family. Let’s put these signs up now, so that another family do not have to suffer a similar fate and heartache.
To the Allan and Laurent Families….Peace be unto you..Remember, ‘Precious in the sight of the LORD [is] the death of his saints.’ Whatever the outcome, Kieron will be ok…..
Psalms 116:15
I am saddened by the tragic situation that occurred on the La Paine Beach (Boute Sabre) yesterday. The week long reunion was a planned celebration of our large extended family and the distinguished life our late grandfather -Burton Allan. Cheryl we are deeply sorry the reunion has tuned out so tragic. Myself, Chrissie and our girls Sari and Alanna (named after our grandfather) express our sincere and profound sadness at our mishap. Words really cannot express the helplessness and deep pain we all are experiencing.
well very sad news know this boy from baby if its the worse condolences to his mum and rest of his family and his dad eramus laurent which apparently no one else has mentioned veryyyyyyyyyyyyy sad news
as much as we know that the chances are small of you coming back to us alive but God is a good God and you might be somewhere on another shore waiting to be rescued. It’s unbelievable. Your bubbly self, your smile will always be with us. You’re gonna be missed.
kieron ….watttttttt r u serious? :-( :-( so sad right now
stay away from LA PLAINE BEACH…………THIS BEACH WEN U R ON IT U HVE 2 BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL BCUZ THE WAVE CAN TAKE FROM WHERE U R U COULD BE FAR FROM THE WATER IT COMIN 4 U SOOOOOOO PLZ PPL STAY AWAY FROM DAT BEACH ITS VERY RISKY WEN GOIN ON DAT BEACH………I HOPE THIS YOUNG MAN SURVIVES I DOE THINK HE DROWNED HE MIGHT BE IN MARTINIQUE TRYIN 2 COME HOME MY PRAYERS R WITH THE FAMILY
Ripkeiron. my prays gos to the allans family may god be with u all and keep on blessing his mom one love to all on u
God give his family strengh–i would just like to take this opportunity to remind my people that God is real people, he is good only in him you can leave—what is in life to hurt someone—we leave to die and no one knows his hour—REST IN PEACE BROTHER IT COULD BE ME OUR AGE HAS LITTLE DIFFERENCE blessings to all
Prays goes out to the Allans family in LaPlaine may Good see u all thrpugh Goog bless.
so sad hope that he is found alive.
The photo is now correct. This is indeed our loving, playful Kieron.
so sorry to hear that. the entire laplaine community is here for support but i honestly dont know how id handle that if it were my family. 12 yrs ago i was almost pulled away by d current and to this day i havent put a foot in that sea. its not safe. every year persons meet tragic fates with that sea. laplaine is my community and i invite any and everyone to visit. but please, tell ur frnds tell ur family, please, stay away fr the Bout Sabe beach. RIP kieron. u fell victim to that sea. to the Allan family, im very sorry. what was supposed to be a happy occasion for ur family, turned into something of regret. sympathies go out to u. hold strong
If we say we are from Dominica, we know, we know, we know. Dominica is a very small island and we know about the Atlantic versus the Caribbean sea. We always respect the mighty atlantic. I do not think a sign would have made a difference although I am not opposed to the placing of signs.
My advice is that we respect mother nature. Take heed. With all said, I wish to express my sympathies to the Alan family. I pray that God gives you some closure. I pray that the sea gives up its treasure so that you may be a peace. In the meantime Pray without ceasing.
stay away from this beach. this beach is for sight seeing not for bathing. put some signs on the beach. it is dangerous out there or soemthing. My God how many more lives will be lost. to the allan family accepy my sympathy and may the soul of this young gentleman rest in peace,
Totally agree. Warn of the risk of rip currents and that bathing is at your own risk. Post signs like the above mentioned stated. The east coast had many areas that are plagued with dangerous currents. Pagua Bay is another where ” Extra Deadly. Cools latigue drowned decades ago!
The family would like to extend thanks to everyone for their prayers and concern. We do want to also point out that the incorrect picture is posted online. This is a picture of Kari the younger brother and not Kieron. We are working as quickly as possible to get the right picture and apologize for the confusion.
Immaaa miss yuh cuzzo..Hope u in A better place.. RIP!!!!
To the Allan family especially Cheryl and cousin Anna, We know that Keiron passing will not only leave a void in your lives, but in the hearts of all those who knew him. May God strengthen everyone during this sad time.
From the Guiste family especially Wowo.
Words are not enough,only God can see the family through this,only God,my continued prayers are with you all.
TO THE ALLAN FAMILY I WANT YOU TO REMEMBER THAT GOD IS IN THE MIDDLE OF IT ALL. I KNOW IT IS A HURTING TIME FOR US ALL AS MY SISTERS ARE HIS AUNTS AND WE ALL GREW UP AS FAMILY.I PRAY GOD’S COMFORT DURING THIS TRYING TIME.CHERLY, ECLINE,MARILYN AND EVERYONE ELSE KEEP THE FAITH.”TRUST IN THE LORD WITH ALL THY HEART AND LEAN NOT TO THY OWN UNDERSTANDING, IN ALL THY WAYS ACKNOWLEDGE HIM AND HE SHALL DIRECT THY PATH.” I WILL CONTINUE PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY.GOD BLESS!!
I spoke to MR Telemacque and he was sooo happy about his family reunion . This is so sad. TELE hold on strong ,so sorry this had to happen. FR. Your Boy in NY.
When will we learn that we should only bathe in rivers on the east? The sea is not safe to swim. Sad, sad for the family
Kiki, I am out of my shock now, but still at a loss for words. I watched you grow into the fine young man who had become. I will cherish the memories you left with me, I don’t think it is appropriate to question God, but I cannot help asking why you, why now? This occasion was supposed to be a joyful one. Those abroad were by their phones and computers awaiting all the news and the pictures showing what a wonderful time you guys were having. Yesterday you went to the cemetery to light a candle for those who had left before you, not knowing that these candles would lead your path to join them. I would have preferred to say I wish you long life and prosperity, but the only option I have now is to say. R.I.P Kiki! There are many compartments in my heart with footprints of those who have brought joy to my life at some point in my life. Yours will remain yours Kiki! I will cherish the memories. Love you! R.I.P
Sheryl, This is Jenny in Stone Mountain. I just read this and I am so sorry. I am not sure whose son this is, but I can figure out this is a close relative of yours, and you did tell me you all were going home for a reunion. Accept my sympathy, I am thinking of and praying for you all. May God give you all the strength needed at such a tragic time. God bless.
Aunty Anna, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I was heart broken when I heard that news. Cheryl hold strong and try to think of all the good memories that you all have made for the 23 years he was with you.
My heart is indeed broken by the news that we may have possibly lost K. Last year we lost two family members and this was supposed to be a joyous occasion to re-unite with all of the Allan Family members from across the globe as we began the healing process. God picked a beautiful flower for his bouquet and I know you are playing with the kids in Heaven and acting like a big teddy bear as you always did down here. C & L (parents), as well as the two brothers be strong and courageous. WE LOVE YOU ALL.
I am a friend of a member of the Allan Family. I would like to send my heartfelt condolences and pray that the family find strength in God and his plan for us his children. God Bless this young mans soul and may he remembered with fond memories by his family and friends. Gone too Soon .
I just hope dey get d body am so sorri I didn’t even get 2 c u cuz just may ur soul rest in peace
We wil just keep praying 2 find u
I leave abroad and is coming home soon, I hope someone in that ministry put some signs out so we can be guided. This is another disaster, and who know how many more lives will be save if there is a sign. Please people of the East, we need signs, so do not stop until it is in place. My sympathies goes out to the Allan family. May the Lord give you some comfort in this time of pain.
THere actually is a sign on the beach that bathing is not encouraged. I just saw it yesterday
Why can’t you just express your sympathy to the family and leave out your sarcastic opening remarks?
My sympathy goes out to the Allan family.The good die young and God knows best.RIP Bro..
it is indeed a sad time for the allan families in laplaine…i pray that u will find comfort in the lord cuz u guys need it.
i am from the laplaine area and i dont bathe in this beach..its not safe at all.and its like every summer it takes an innocent life…I AM CALLIN ON THE RELEVANT AUTHORITIES TO PUT A PROPER SIGN ON THE BEACH SO AT LEAST ANOTHER INNOCENT VICTIM LIFE WONT BE LOST AGAIN..
i hope dat his body is found so they can at least have a proper funeral.
it’s a nice area to relax but i swear that sea on the atlantic side have a demon pulling people in.
I lost a relative there 5 years ago. I vow not to even look at that beach muchless set foot in it.
So sorry to the family for thier lost. I know what you must be feeling right now and to top off the pain you have not seen his body yet.!
Alas.
God is with you.
OMG! My family and I are shocked,saddened and in disbelief. Father in heaven, give us the strength and courage to weather this terrible times we’re going through. Our prayers and thoughts with the whole family. May he RIP.
prayers go out to the allan family in laplaine
The family is in our prayers
Jah bless
I am still praying for my cousin and our family. Father please protect him and comfort them.
my thougths , and prayers goes to the family.
The Atlantic side of Dominica is not safe to swim. Why do we continue to take foolish chances when we do not have life guards stationed on the Atlantic sea side of Dominica?
Please people join me in calling on the authorities to have postings on the beach that gives an indication of times when the tides are high and low.
DNO would it be too much for you all to have a posting of the tides around the beaches of Dominica daily?
Agreed! Something like “Swimming on this beach is prohibited” or something about the rough seas, unpredictable waves you know… There are enough beaches on the western side of the country…. We should stop putting ourselves in danger
why are you waiting on the authority to do something, do it too, stop depending on the authority. go ahead put signs all over.
I am from La Plaine. That beach does have a warning. People who are not accustomed to this sea need to use common sense. I grew up on that beach and there are days I will not go in the water.. other days i have to scan the beach for a while before deciding where to bathe.. and that bath is not a careless bathing. it’s a spot to wet yourself! But there is a sign there saying bathe at your own risk. It is really sad that this had to occur. Please keep us updated DNO.
Bathe at your own risk. what an informative sign. Don’t u think a tad bit more info can be added and a proper sign put up? is that too much to ask for to save some lives? Thanks to all the comments on here i know not to bathe in these beaches. But really unsuspecting and innocent people can easily be trapped. My condolenses to the family.
Hm and la u really need to look again when u going down that side. There is a sign saying that the sea is rough and u should be careful if u do decide to take a bath….. if the sign is not there then u should blame the troublesome young ppl of la plaine……
there is also a sign about the turtles
Just curious to know what days would you not ho in the water? What are the tell-tale signs that it was dangerous on a particular day?
These are honest questions
Not go …
I HAVE ALSO BATHED IN DAT SEA AND YA I AGREE DERE IS A SIGN .. IT COULD BE HE WAS CLOSE TO THE WATER AND A WAVE TOOK HIM . AND SWEPT HIM OUT ..
Our prayers are with the Allan Family at this time
Our prayers are with the Allan family at this time.
@ Patricia. Just extend your condolences to the family and if you don’t know what happened then shut up.
1) The young man wasn’t taking a ‘foolish chance’ with the sea. There were unfortunate circumstances.
2) There IS a high tide/ current warning sign at the beach
3) The same sign says swim close to shore.
4)Considering how the beach is not frequently utilized for leisure swimming, having a lifeguard at the beach is impractical.
is a habit last year around the same time those children went missing now a man the east have malle
MY GOD! THAT SAME BEACH AGAIN!?
WHEN ARE WE GOING TO LEARN THAT THIS PLACE IS FOR SITE SEEING ONLY?
ANYWAYS, LATEST NEWS FROM DBS IS THAT THE MAN HAS INDEED DROWNED,AND THEY ARE LOOKING FOR RECOVER THE BODY.
SYMPATHIES TO THE FAMILY MEMBER AND MAY YOU FIND STRENGTH IN GOD AND THOSE AROUND YOU.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. God give us strength and courage. La Force avec courage oh Lord!
O God! Have mercy!
my heart goes out to the Alan family of LaPlaine may God bles and comfort you all.
How sad.
This is so sad – I know the family….this must be so hard. God is in control
ohhh boy god have mercy. we lost our cousin last november 4th he drowned and was never found. so i share your pains dear family of this missing man. may you find a solace in christ jesus
sad:(
sad sad sad.I their watching my precious family,we love the beach too
lord have mercy
OMg
oh my this is so sad…..we all need to be more vigilant of ourselves, family and friends when we go to outings on the beach to keep these things from happening. hope the worst has not happened.
Hoping he’s ok.