The Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard is urgently verifying reports of an additional person unaccounted for following Sunday’s boating collision off Cannings Point, Chaguaramas.
In a holding statement issued Wednesday, the Coast Guard says the information is being checked in coordination with the relevant authorities.
The search and rescue operation remains ongoing, with personnel continuing to work alongside partner agencies.
The Coast Guard says any confirmed change to the number of persons unaccounted for will be communicated once verification is complete.
It is also urging the public and media to exercise sensitivity towards affected families and refrain from sharing unverified information.