An outpouring of condolences have been posted on the pages of Facebook by friends and relatives of the San Nicolas family who lost their 14 year old son Rayn in an apparent drowning Saturday afternoon.

Rayn had been swimming with three of his cousins off Ritidian Point when they ran into some rough waters. Three made it back to shore. Rayn San Nicolas did not.

"We cannot even begin to imagine your pain, grief and heartbreak. We are so sorry for your loss," one message read.

"My heartfelt sadness for your loss of your son. My love to all and prayers always [on this] untimely sadness. I can't believe this, my heart breaks with agony just knowing," another message read.

"My deepest, deepest condolences ... I don't know what to say except you all are in my prayers and I'm crying with you," yet another read.



Guam Fire Department Spokesman Lt. Ed Artero says the 911 call came in about 2:42 pm reporting three swimmers in distress.

When rescue units arrived on the scene at least two of the three had reached shore, said Lt. Artero. But the 14 year old was still missing. "4 went in the water and 3 came out," said Lt. Artero.

A search was immediately launched involving GFD, GPD and Andersen Air Force Base rescue units. USCG Specialist Lee Putnam says the Coast Guard dispatched a 45 foot response boat and the Navy's HSC 25 helicopter was also involved in the search.

Lt. Artero says the body was recovered shortly after 5 pm. A GFD rescue boat brought him back to shore at the Hagatna Boat Basin. He was loaded onto a stretcher, then into an ambulance and taken to GMH for an autopsy, possibly today [Monday].