By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2024-12-23 14:51:53 | Updated at 2024-12-23 19:02:42
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A British tourist who went missing in St Lucia after attending a street party on the island has been found, according to local police.
Jemima Colenso, 33, is from Somerset and has been living on a boat moored at Rodney Bay Marina on the north of the island.
She was reported missing yesterday, prior to which police said she was last seen at the Gros Islet street party at around 11.26pm on Friday.
In an update this afternoon, Royal St Lucia Police posted on social media that Ms Colenso 'has been located and is in good health.'
The force's statement went on to 'thank everyone who assisted in locating her.'
The Brit's most recent post on Instagram was shared three days ago and shows her sailing
Ms Colenso hails from Somerset. She is an avid sailor and has shared many pictures from her travels
Police reportedly launched a vast search for Ms Colenso and said they were working 'around the clock' to locate her.
A street vendor who has worked at the popular street party for 25 years expressed their shock that the young woman disappeared.
'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.'
