St. Mary, Jamaica – The body of 25-year-old Omar Skyers was found on Saturday, 16 days after he was swept away by the Wag Water River in Castleton. A resident discovered Skyers’ body floating in the river near the Broadgate community in an area called Thousand Pen.
Skyers had gone swimming with 19-year-old Chrisan Steele on September 12 after a visit to Castleton when sudden heavy rains led to rushing waters that swept both of them away. Steele’s body was recovered on September 14 in the Flint River area, but despite intensive search efforts, Skyers remained missing until his body was found this weekend.
Authorities continue to urge residents to exercise caution around waterways, especially during the rainy season.

