A British tourist has gone missing in St Lucia after attending a street party on the Caribbean island, according to local police.
Jemima Colenso, 33, has been living on a boat called Lola moored at Rodney Bay Marina on the north of the island.
She was last seen at the Gros Islet street party at around 11.26pm on Friday, according to Royal St Lucia Police.
The missing Brit was wearing a brown-orange short trouser suit at the time of her disappearance, police said.
Her last post on Instagram was shared three days ago and shows her smiling at the helm of a yacht.
Ms Colenso hails from Somerset where she ran a pottery business.
The missing Brit’s most recent post on Instagram was shared three days ago and shows her sailing
A missing persons notice shared by Royal St Lucia Police on Sunday
Ms Colenso hails from Somerset where she ran a pottery business. She is an avid sailor and has shared many pictures from her travels
Police have reportedly launched a vast search for Ms Colenso and are said to be working ‘around the clock’ to locate her.
A street vendor who has worked at the popular street party for 25 years shared their shock at the young woman’s disappearance.
‘People come from all over the world to celebrate and we don’t expect them to go missing,’ the vendor was quoted in The Sun as saying.
‘Everyone comes here to have a good time and to be merry. I hope this young lady is found soon so we don’t have to worry.
‘The police have always done a good job in keeping everyone safe and protected in this town.’
Anyone with information regarding Ms Colenso’s whereabouts has been urged to contact police.