The US Coast Guard (USCG) in Puerto Rico says they’ve recovered the physique of Cimone Alicea Dawson an American lady who went lacking at sea.
The USCG’s Puerto Rico workplace mentioned Cimone Alicea Dawson’s physique was discovered on Monday afternoon off Condado Seaside in San Juan,
Dawson, 22, was swept out to sea on the evening of September 8 after she and her buddies received caught within the sturdy rip currents affecting the world.
Eyewitnesses mentioned Dawson bumped into the ocean to help a buddy, who had gotten into problem. Bystanders had been capable of save the Indianapolis resident’s buddies however she was not as fortunate.
Dawson was in Puerto Rico to trip with buddies.
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The USCG despatched condolences to the bereaved household. “We lengthen are most heartfelt condolences to the household and buddies of this younger lady and pray they discover energy and closure throughout this most troublesome time,” mentioned Commander Matthew Romano, Coast Guard Search and Rescue mission coordinator for the case. “I want to lengthen my appreciation to the bystanders and on-scene authorities for his or her actions which saved two lives and to all of the Coast Guard items and emergency response companions for his or her professionalism, dedication, and tireless efforts through the search.”
Dawson’s household and buddies have taken to social media to mourn her loss.
“Cimone was a lovely soul and her final actions on this earth exhibits the kind of particular person she was,” a beloved one wrote.
Dawson’s household is searching for to boost cash to carry her physique again to the US mainland.
In a Gofundme funding enchantment, Dawson’s aunt Siajhanai Wean wrote “In a second of true braveness, Cimone misplaced her life attempting to save lots of somebody she beloved, a real testomony to her unimaginable spirit. She touched the hearts of so many and impressed us all to do higher and be higher individuals. She died a hero. As we navigate this heartbreaking time, we’re searching for your assist to carry her physique dwelling for a correct burial. We need to honor her reminiscence and have fun the love she shared with everybody she met.”
The household is searching for to boost US$25,000 to carry Dawson’s physique dwelling and have a funeral. To date, simply over US$11,000 have been raised.
