MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A day meant for fun turned tragic on May 26 when 17-year-old Arlando Segree, a student at Troy High School, drowned while swimming in Hectors River, located in the Craig District of Manchester.
According to reports, Arlando was among a group of friends enjoying the river when two of them got into difficulty in the water. One friend was successfully rescued, but unfortunately, Arlando could not be saved.
Local authorities were notified and responded to the scene, which was subsequently processed as part of the ongoing investigation. The tragic incident has cast a shadow over the school community, which is now mourning the loss of the young student.
Safety officials are once again urging the public to exercise extreme caution around natural water bodies, especially in areas without lifeguards or proper safety measures in place.

