Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man who reportedly died following a mining accident at Kuribrong Backdam, Region Eight (Potaro-Sipuaruni). The man was referred to as “Coolie”.
Based on information received, the now dead man was working in a mining pit when it reportedly caved in and he was pinned by a fallen tree.
The victim’s co-worker told Police that the man was employed by a 50-year-old gold miner of Haslington Housing Scheme, East Coast Demerara (ECD), as a pitman for just about five days.
The workers reported that on the day in question, the now dead man along with others were working in the mining pit when it caved in. As a result, “Coolie” was pinned by a tree that came crashing down.
He would have sustained injuries and was picked up by his colleagues and rushed to Mahdia Regional Hospital where he was seen and examined by a doctor on duty who pronounced him dead on arrival.
The body was further examined by Police and marks of violence were seen on the victim’s head and right foot.
The body was taken to the hospital’s mortuary awaiting a post-mortem. An investigation has been launched into the accident by the Guyana Police Force and the Natural Resources Ministry.
More than a month ago, 29-year-old Manley Williams, a miner, drowned while taking a swim in an old mining pit at Sand Creek Village.
Reports are at about 11:30h on the day in question, Williams was seen swimming in the old mining pit located some 40 feet from his camp. It was later observed that the man suddenly went underwater and did not surface.
Shortly after, Williams’ brother went into the pit and conducted a search and discovered his motionless body at the bottom of the pit.
His body was subsequently taken out and escorted to Bartica where a post-mortem examination was conducted.
