The atmosphere in grenada and Carriacou was festive with a mix of national pride and carnival festivities.
The weather forecast was generally fair, with moderate waves.
It was in this spirit, an excited group left the shores of levera st. Patricks at approx 5pm sunday evening, destined for Carriacou, when tragedy struck.
The boat in which they were travelling encountered some difficulty, causing it to overturn.
The police have confirmed recovery of 6 persons so far, with one fatality.
