Father of 1 allegedly drowns while swimming across creek

The body of a 23-year-old man was on Thursday morning pulled from a creek at Kaburi, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni).

Dead is Roger Albert of Brighton Village, Corentyne, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne). The young man went missing on Wednesday after he attempted to swim across the creek to gain access to a shop.
Based on information received, Albert travelled to the region to oversee his father’s mining operations at Kaburi for a few days as his dad, Ralston Albert, had to travel to Georgetown to conduct business. He was due to return on Thursday.
However, on the day in question, family members received information that Albert had disappeared in the Kaburi Creek.
Speaking with Guyana Times, Albert’s sister, Rochelle, related that initial reports stated that he and two friends were swimming across the creek to go to the shop.
“They said when they reached across and looked back, they did not see him. It is hard to believe; he has a child who is only one-year-old,” the grieving sister said.
Family members were also told that Albert and his two friends were in a boat and it capsized thus throwing them into the dark water.
Rochelle said they were stunned by the news, as her brother was a good swimmer.
“He saved my father from drowning two times. My father doesn’t know to swim, but my brother knows to swim… If three of us are swimming over the same river, we must have a conversation or look back to see if everybody is alright. I can’t see that when the two of them reached across, then they turn to look for him. They said they swim across back, but they didn’t find him, so we don’t know what happen.”
His father had reportedly warned the young man about going into the creek, since the water was deep especially during the rainy season.
Upon the recovery of the body, there were reportedly no marks of violence to suggest foul play was involved.
Albert’s death has tremendously impacted his family, particularly since his mother died in the month of July, four years ago.
The elder Albert has been operating the business at Kaburi for the past five years. It was not the first time Albert was left to overlook the operations.
An investigation has been launched into the incident.