A 43-year-old Coast Guard officer Kevin Walcott drowned in Las Cuevas Saturday morning. Walcott went to the popular beach with a group of relatives and co-workers. Shortly after 9.30 a.m., he got into difficulties while swimming and was pulled out of the water by two villagers.
Lifeguards attempted to resuscitate Walcott but were unsuccessful. He was taken to the Port-of-Spain General Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Walcott, was a member of the Coast Guard for almost twenty years, most recently performed administrative duties. Following news of his passing tributes poured in from friends, colleagues and relatives on social media.
Investigations are continuing.