Anil Ahyee’s Mother Thanks Nation for Prayers as She Finds Closure After Tragic Collision
The mother of Anil Ahyee, one of the people reported missing following Sunday's tragic boat collision off Chaguaramas, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the people of Trinidad and Tobago after receiving news of the recovery of her son's body.
Speaking during an emotional interview shared by Rynessa Cutting of TV6, the grieving mother said she was thankful to have received the closure she had been desperately hoping for.
“I am very pleased that I got my child body and I'm praying to the others that they receive them because as a parent I wanted closure and thank God I got it,” she said.
Her words reflected both the pain of losing a child and the relief of no longer having to endure the uncertainty surrounding his disappearance.
Ahyee, 38, of Carenage, was among six people reported missing following the collision involving two vessels off Chaguaramas on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
A body believed to be his was reportedly recovered near Cannings Point on Thursday, November 12. Official forensic confirmation of the identity has not been independently established.
Despite her personal loss, Ahyee's mother used the opportunity to express concern for the other families still awaiting answers.
Rather than focusing solely on her own grief, she offered prayers that they too would receive news of their missing loved ones.
She also acknowledged the overwhelming support shown by members of the public throughout the search and recovery efforts.
“So to everybody in Trinidad and Tobago, thanks for the support and prayers and things and everybody enjoy, be strong,” she said.
Her message comes as the Chaguaramas tragedy continues to affect families and communities across Trinidad and Tobago.
Since the collision, relatives, friends and concerned citizens have gathered for candlelight vigils, offered prayers and followed developments surrounding the search for those reported missing.
For Ahyee's mother, the recovery represents an important moment of closure, even as she faces the difficult reality of losing her son.
Her message was one of gratitude, compassion and solidarity with other grieving families.
As the nation continues to follow developments, her words serve as a reminder that behind every missing-person report is a family waiting desperately for answers.