Sans Souci residents call for social intervention for near drowning victim, family

While people are celebrating the successful rescue of a teenage boy from the rough waters in San Souci on Sunday, September, 21, 2025, it has been pointed out that much help is needed for this child and his family.

The boy, 12- year- old Kishorn Pope, was rescued by fellow villager, Gabriel Smart from the treacherous waters where he had been floating for almost one hour, trying to stay alive.

The youngster was reportedly out on a rock fishing when he was swept away by a large wave as he bent over to clear his fishing line.

While villagers are overjoyed for his rescue, some are saying that Kishorne needs proper intervention in his young life.

One of those who is making this call is Opposition Senator, Israel Bruce, who is the New Democratic Party’s (NDP’s) candidate for South Windward, of which Sans Souci is part. He told SEARCHLIGHT on Wednesday, September, 24, 2025, that the Social Welfare Department and other social services need to intervene into the family’s living situation to address other issues which the child may be facing.

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