The search continues for the body of 10-year-old Timothy Yearwood of Mosquito Hall Squatting area, Mahaica, East Coast Demerara (ECD) who went missing after taking a plunge in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday.
The body of his 14-year-old cousin, Timothy Robinson was discovered on Tuesday
Timothy Yearwood
afternoon floating in the vicinity of the Hope seashore, East Coast Demerara.
On Tuesday, relatives of the boys had told Guyana Times that both of their bodies were recovered but the Police on Wednesday morning confirmed only the body of the teenager has been pulled from the Atlantic Ocean.
According to reports, the two boys left their home at about noon and visited the seawall’s jetty where they were swimming. However while swimming, Yearwood began to experience difficulties in the water which prompted Robinson to jump in to help him but they both never resurfaced.
The families became alerted when the clothing of Robinson was found on the jetty but the boys could not be found.
When Guyana Times visited the home of the boys on Tuesday afternoon, the family of the boys informed that they are receiving various versions of the incident and they are not sure which is accurate.
It was reported that the two boys were gambling in a boat when they fell overboard. On the other hand, persons in the area told relatives that they were
Timothy Robinson
seen swimming along with two older boys.
The two older boys were seen running from the jetty just before it was reported that the two lads were missing. Robinson’s clothing was found in close proximity to the jetty. With the contradicting stories, the families of the dead boys were still uncertain of what took place.
Upon the discovery of Robinson’s body on Tuesday evening, the Police were called in and an investigation was launched. The relatives of Yearwood continued their search on Wednesday but up to late that evening, the body was not found.
The search is expected to recommence early this morning.
