The Coastguard said Sunday it was continuing its search for a father and a son who have not been seen since encountering difficulties while swimming at San Souci beach.
Missing are Othneil Delplesche, a football coach whose age is given as 39, and his son “Eto” (age unknown), both of Greiggs.
Reports are that they were bathing at the San Souci beach when Delplesche’s son and two others got into difficulties in the water.
Delplesche and another young man from San Souci is said to have gone to their rescue.
They rescued two of the three youngsters but Delplesche and his son went under.
The coastguard was summoned and combed the water as relatives, residents of the area and other onlookers waited anxiously on land for word of the missing.
Praying that they are found so that their families can have closure
My prayers and support go out to the family in this time of need.May God bring home the father and son to continue being a family again. I BELIEVE AND DECLARE IN JESUS NAME. AMEN.
May the lord keep his face upon you both
Hoping and believing that God will deliver them…there’s still hope even now!!
The father was found on the shore this morning; the family is still searching for the 8 year old son.
More needless drownings. I nearly drowned off Mt. Pleasant Beach in 1970. I haven’t ventured in the water on the Windward side since then. Neither should anyone else. The waters are just too rough in most places for the average swimmer and the undercurrent too treacherous. Signs should posted saying that these are dangerous waters and swimming should not be attempted.