San Ignacio Mourns Tragic Loss of Young Football Star

The San Ignacio community is heartbroken after the tragic drowning of fifteen-year-old Deshawn Nazir in the Macal River over the weekend. Nazir, a promising football player, is fondly remembered by his peers and loved ones. Saint Ignatius High School, where Nazir was a beloved second form student, described him as having a bright spirit and kind heart. The Football Federation of Belize also mourned the loss, highlighting Nazir’s passion for the game, discipline on the field, and the lasting impact he made on those who knew him. The community grieves the loss of a young star whose potential was cut short far too soon.

 

ACP Hilberto Romero, Regional Commander, Eastern Division

“On Saturday thirtieth, May, 2025, around 8:55 AM police responded to a report of a drowning by the Hawkesworth Bridge in Cayo. Upon their arrival, they learned that a male person attempted to swim across river and he went under. Searches were conducted thereafter. The lifeless body of a male person was retrieved. He was identified as Deshawn Nazir, fifteen years. He was immediately rendered CPR, taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Information is that Deshawn was swimming with other persons in the area when he went under and thereafter his body was located.”

 

Reporter

“Any alcohol involved?”

 

Hilberto Romero

‘Not that we know of, no.”