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Island Academy Student Drowns

Everette Tonge. face book photoAntigua St John's - 17-year-old Island Academy 5th form student Everette Tonge has reportedly drowned at Windward Bay.

According to reports reaching Caribarena, the young man reportedly bumped his head into that of another friend as a group of them dived in the area.

Reports also suggest that the youth was lost under water for some 20 minutes before members of the Antigua and Barbuda Sea and Air Rescue team fished him from the water.



Efforts to revive him were unsuccessful.

The youth was pronounced dead on arrival at the Mount St. Johns Medical Center (MSJMC) yesterday evening.

Police spokesman Cpl. Frankie Thomas said the force is still investigating the matter.

He could not confirm at this time whether the youth died as a result of a concussion or whether he drowned.

In the meantime, Island Academy management has decided to cancel school for today (Friday) in memory of their late student.

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My Prayers are with you

#20 Michelle » 2012-06-12 10:36

I am praying for the family in the sad time in their lives. My God be your comfort in this time. He will hold your hand and guide you through. One day you will see him again.

RIP son.
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Sorrow

#19 Nettie and Family » 2012-06-10 03:26

Our thoughts and love to your family and friends.....you will always remain in our memories xxx
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#18 Audrey Taylor » 2012-06-09 18:47

His family has my deepest sympathy .
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antiguan lady

#17 antiguan lady » 2012-06-09 12:24

so sorry to hear of the death of such a young person. RIP
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#16 ...... » 2012-06-09 05:28

Truly sorry.My condolencesto the friends and family. R.I.P
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#15 Mr Gutierrez » 2012-06-08 21:11

I can not believe my previous student Everette is gone.
My deepest condolences to his family.
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RIP Rette ♥

#14 Tonie Dejah Gardner » 2012-06-08 18:05

You're the one who ALWAYS turn our frowns upside down & turn sadness into happiness . We will all miss you Rette .

Much love , your dearest friends who will love you always & remember you in our thoughts ♥

Sleep tight until we meet again :'(
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Sad!

#13 Slapping Hand » 2012-06-08 16:39

We all take time out to sympathize with his Family and friends!
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student drowns

#12 voter 101 » 2012-06-08 16:21

My condolences to the family
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RE: Island Academy Student Drowns

#11 Yendi » 2012-06-08 15:23

RIP Everette... Sigh
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sad

#10 tenman » 2012-06-08 12:39

Condolences to Mr. Tonge's family and friends.

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#9 GinSuGi » 2012-06-08 12:21

My Condolences to the family and friends. RIP
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Condolences

#8 Kenfer A St. Rose » 2012-06-08 11:49

My condolences to the family and friends...
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Condolences

#7 Kenfer A St. Rose » 2012-06-08 11:48

My condolences to the family and friends....
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RE: Island Academy Student Drowns

#6 br » 2012-06-08 11:45

The world is certainly a poorer place without this bright beautiful young man in it.
Condolences to his parents, brothers and his extended family at Island Academy -
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#5 Barbara Coates » 2012-06-08 11:43

Truly Sorry. My sympathy to the family and the school.
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#4 Kaya » 2012-06-08 11:27

Quite saddening, indeed. My condolences to the home and school families.
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THE NATION MOURNS

#3 THE GODFATHER » 2012-06-08 11:27

My condolences to the family, a tragic accident, the nation mourns, RIP
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#2 Smoke n Mirrors » 2012-06-08 11:21

R.I.P
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#1 yt » 2012-06-08 11:13

What a tragic tragic death. RIP Everette, you will be dearly missed. The Island Academy family is broken hearted.
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