Body of man fished out of canal on Corentyne

The body of a 60-year-old man was on Friday fished out of a canal at Fyrish, Corentyne, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne).
Dead is Janki Goberdhan of Lot 3 Fyrish Village.
The discovery was made at about 19:30h on Friday by a 53-year-old villager. Following the discovery, the Police were summoned and the body taken to the Port Mourant Public Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Goberdhan lived alone, neighbours said. According to Police, the man lived in a one flat wooden and concrete building. His body was found lying in a drain with his face downwards. There are reports suggesting that Goberdhan was an epileptic.  Police are investigating. (G4)