Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of an 18-year-old of Moruca, Region One (Barima-Waini), whose body was found floating in the Bonasika Creek, Essequibo River.
Dead is Swedel Williams, who was only recently employed as a labourer on a farm at Bonasika.
Williams’ body was discovered about 15:45h on Sunday, shortly after the young man went for a swim in the creek.
Police said that after the lad had not returned to the farm after a prolonged period, another worker went to investigate and discovered Williams’ body floating in the creek.
An alarm was raised, and with the assistance of residents in the area, the body was retrieved from the water. A post-mortem examination is expected to be conducted.
