Six Haitians Visiting For Special Olympics Reported Missing In Florida
Florida authorities are searching for six members of Haiti's delegation for the 2022 Special Olympics Games who have been reported missing.
In a June 7 statement, Osceola County Sheriff's Office said, "We are in communication with Walt Disney World, Special Olympics, and our Law Enforcement and Federal partners. At this time, we believe this is an isolated event and do not suspect foul play."
The statement also says they were last since leaving their hotel in Kissimmee, Florida at approximately 2:30 p.m. on June 6. Their room keys were turned in and their luggage was left behind.
The Special Olympics said the missing men include those who "are not Special Olympics athletes and one who is an adult with an intellectual disability."
“The well-being of these delegates is our foremost concern,” the statement adds. “Local authorities have indicated they have no reason to believe the health and safety of any of the individuals is at risk. To expand the reach and effectiveness of law enforcement’s efforts to locate these individuals, they have been reported as missing persons.”
The reported missing are Oriol Jean, 18, Anderson Petit-Frère, 18, Peter Mianovich Berlus, 19, Nicholson Fontilus, 20, Steevenson Jacquet, 24, and Antione Joseph Mithon, 32.
The Special Olympics began June 5 in Orlando, Florida.
