Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of 30-year-old Bedore Totaram, a labourer of no fixed place of abode, who allegedly died by drowning, on Wednesday between 06:00h and 07:30h at Crabwood Creek, Corentyne, Berbice.
The area where the body was discovered
The body was retrieved from the Side Line Dam canal in Crabwood Creek, and examined for marks of violence, but none were seen.
According to a relative, Totaram suffered from epilepsy.
The body was taken to the Skeldon Public Hospital, where Totaram was certified dead by a doctor on duty. The body is presently awaiting a post-mortem examination.
