Concern over death of 2 teens

President of the National Council for Parent Teachers’ Association, Rhonda Blackman. (File Picture)

By YVETTE BEST | Fri, July 20, 2012 - 12:07 AM

TWO DROWNINGS in three days are two too many, and parents are being advised to be extra vigilant during the summer holidays.

The call came yesterday from president of the National Council for Parent Teachers’ Association, Rhonda Blackman and police public relations officer, Inspector David Welch.

Two families are now in mourning following the watery deaths of Bario Brathwaite, 18, of Fairfield, Black Rock, St Michael, on Saturday and Akeem Hackett, 17, of Joe’s River Tenantry, St Joseph, on Monday.

Blackman is urging people, especially those in groups, to go to beaches where lifeguards are stationed. She said it was also important for groups to alert the lifeguards about their presence so that the trained personnel could be vigilant.

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Posted by Melly Mapp 10 months ago: It is indeed sad and concerning to read that so many of our young people are dying so tragically. Often times, these tragic situations can be preventable.
Hopefully, the advise from Rhonda Blackman (National Council Parent Teachers’ Association) and police public relations officer, Inspector David Welch will help in preventing such tragedies.
Nonetheless, my very sincere condolences to the families of these young people.