Man collapses and dies at Black Water Backdam

A 55-year-old man on Wednesday collapsed and died at Black Water Backdam, Cuyuni River, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni).
The man has been identified as Terrance Victor Cadogan, also known as “Eye Up” or “Pack up” of Lot 18, Good Intent, West Bank Demerara (WBD).
Guyana Times understands that the man worked in the interior regions and operated a shop in Stabroek Market.
Cadogan, who was known by many as an alcoholic, left his shop in Barakat Backdam, Cuyuni River, on New Year’s Day, to visit his friend, Mark Partamouth, also of Good Intent, WBD.
While visiting his friend, the man complained of having severe pains in the stomach.
However, the following day, Partamouth woke up and saw Cadogan lying on a bench at a nearby shop. Minutes after, Mark heard a loud sound outside and upon checking, he discovered Cadogan lying motionless on the ground.
The matter was reported to the police while Cadogan was immediately taken to the Bartica Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The body was transported to Lyken Funeral Home awaiting a post-mortem.