Jamaican News Observer

 A tragic incident has shaken the community of Falmouth, Trelawny, as 16-year-old tattoo artist and high school student, Richie, lost his life in a rare shark attack while spearfishing alone off the northern coast of Jamaica. Richie, who was preparing to enter the 11th grade at William Knibb Memorial High School, was reported missing on Monday afternoon after failing to return from his fishing trip. His mutilated body, missing the head and a hand, was recovered the following morning by local fishermen near the Falmouth All Age School. ( Scallywag and Vagabond , Loop News ) The fishermen who retrieved Richie's body reported encountering a large tiger shark in the vicinity, suggesting it may have been responsible for the attack. This incident marks the first fatal shark attack in the area in recent history, prompting concerns among the local fishing community. ( Telegraph , Jamaica Star ) Richie's untimely death has left his family and the community in mourning. His mother, Lav...