Police in Regional Division Two are investigating the suspected drowning of 45-year-old Andrew Edwards, known as “Bead,” of Capoey Mission, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam).
Reports are that the incident occurred at about 06:30h on Monday at Capoey Mission. Investigators said Edwards lived with his 72-year-old father, Wilfred Edwards, and had no reported medical conditions.
According to Alex Richards, a 45-year-old enhancement worker of Capoey Mission and cousin of the deceased, Edwards had been consuming high wine with him and several villagers earlier that morning. At around 06:00h, Edwards indicated that he was going to bathe and entered the water about 200 feet from the shore.
Richards told police that he observed the labourer raising his hands before suddenly disappearing beneath the surface. Suspecting something was wrong, Richards and other villagers entered the water and began searching. Edwards’ body was eventually found submerged and brought to shore.
Detectives examined the body and reported no visible marks of violence. Edwards was clad in dark blue shorts at the time. Police canvassed the area but found no CCTV cameras.
The body was transported to the Suddie Public Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. It was later taken to the hospital mortuary, where it awaits a post-mortem examination.
Investigations are ongoing.
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