Body of 40-year-old fisherman discovered at Leonora Seawall

The lifeless body of a 40-year-old fisherman was found lying on the rocks at the Leonora seawall, West Coast Demerara (WCD), according to the Guyana Police Force.

The discovery was made just about 14:23h on Monday.

The man was identified as Sadar Sookdeo called Rakesh of Ocean View Uitvlugt, WCD.

Enquires disclosed that the body was clad in a black boxer and was in a state of decomposition when it was discovered by a police rank who was on duty.  A report was made and ranks from Leonora station visited the scene.

No mark of violence was seen on the body which was then escorted to Ezekiel Funeral Home, Best Village, WCD.

He was positively identified by his 45-year-old nephew.