Water Festival Stampede

We were on the same bridge two nights previous to the event, telling each other this would be the one and only night we'd be coming in this direction - the crowds were ridiculous and not worth the discomfort of getting to Diamond Island. Last night, we watched a Tiny Toones performance near the Royal Palace, and talking to Diamond (one of the dancers) after they'd performed told us they'd be going to that island later on. By this time, we'd already been subject to huge crowds at the Riverside area (which is about 20mins walk from Diamond Island) so decided to go get a drink in a quieter area. At about 11.30pm, as we are leaving Riverside for good, we noticed several Ambulances drive past us, as well as trunks carrying people. It was only this morning that we discovered the truth and scale of the tragedy.

It's a terrible, and somewhat sickening occurrence that I am still having trouble believing.

Condolences to anyone who has lost someone in this horrific event.