2 days after plunging into river: Body of missing Land of Canaan mechanic found

The body of Vishal Narine of Land of Canaan, East Bank Demerara has been discovered in the vicinity of Soesdyke, East Bank Demerara at some time after 10:00h on Wednesday.

This 26-year-old mechanic had gone missing after jumping into the Demerara River in an intoxicated state on Monday at around 16:50h.
Reports are that his cousin Lilawattie Sancharra and other relatives had run after him in an attempt to stop him from making the plunge, but despite their entreaties, he had ignored their pleas and had continued advancing towards the wharf.
He had last been seen entering the water, and Sancharra recalled that he had initially remained above the surface before raising his hands and calling out to a relative. He then submerged and never resurfaced.
Family members had launched an immediate search for him, and in the hours that followed, they had scoured the riverbank late into the night.
With no sign of him by Tuesday morning, they had turned to the police for assistance, but according to them, they had received no help. They nonetheless had continued the search on their own.
They finally spotted his remains in the river on Wednesday in the vicinity of Soesdyke. Police were contacted, and his body was retrieved.