Search efforts continue for Cayman Brac men

Search efforts for Mr. Corey Brown & Mr. Amilcar Smith, who were reported as being overdue from a fishing trip, recommenced early this morning, 22 October.

Yesterday, 21 October, just after 4:00pm, a concerned family member notified the 911 Centre that Mr. Brown & Mr Smith were overdue from a fishing trip they had embarked on, on Monday, 20 October, just after 6:00pm, from Cayman Brac.

Upon receiving the report, the CICG began SAR coordination efforts, assisted by the RCIPS Helicopter, and officers from the DOE stationed in the Brac.

Aerial searches of the area where the fishermen stated they intended to go were conducted, however nothing was observed.

The missing fishermen are:


Corey Nikito Brown

DOB: April 9, 1987

Last known to be wearing: Brown long-sleeve shirt, cream pants



Amilcar Rosales Smith

DOB: January 3, 1984

Last known to be wearing: Baby blue shirt, light blue jeans (left leg cut off)

The boat is described as a blue 24-28 ft fishing type vessel is said to be equipped with a single 100 HP engine.

Today's Activities:
Based on data provided by the USCG todays search efforts will concentrate within a 92 Nautical Mile perimeter an covers an area of just over 495 Nautical Sq. Mile.
Also assisting with the search will be assets from Jamaica Defence Force Airwing.

Based on current sea conditions in the Sister Islands, the On-Scene commander is not requesting any support from local fishermen as sea conditions are not favorable for small craft operations.