The body of the child after being dragged by the horse
An 11-year-old child of Hiowa Village in Central Rupununi, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) died on Thursday after falling off a horse.
Dead is Cansius Constance, who had been a student of the Hiowa Primary School. Reports are that he had been riding a horse with a rope but without a saddle when he fell off the animal. His foot became entangled in the rope and, as such, he was dragged by the horse for about 500 metres through the savannah.
His 18-year-old sister went to his assistance, but discovered him motionless. A doctor was immediately called into the area, but the boy was already dead.
Police have observed on his body multiple bruises which are consistent with being dragged, as claimed. Statements have been taken, and the body has been transported to the Lethem Hospital mortuary for an autopsy.
