18-year-old Brazilian found dead in mining camp

An 18-year-old Brazilian national of Boa Vista was on Monday found dead at Quartstone Backdam, a Cuyuni riverine community in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni).
Police have said on Tuesday that, based on their investigations, the teen – identified as Dennis Nascimento – is suspected to have died by suicide. Reports are that Dennis Nascimento had been working on his uncle Antonio Nascimento’s dredge at Quartstone Backdam in the Cuyuni River for the past few months. However, on Boxing Day, at about 17:00h, the teen’s body was found by his co-workers in the mining camp.
The matter was reported to the Police, statements were taken, and an investigation has been launched. (G9)