WCB man found dead in backdam died from heart complications – autopsy

The lifeless body of a labourer was on Thursday last found at the Vendetta Backdam, West Bank Berbice, Region Five. Michael Evans, 53, of Bath Settlement, WCB, was found dead by his son between 07:00h and 08:00h on the day in question.
Based on reports received, the now dead man worked with a businessman in the area and on the day in question, his son reportedly left him discharging fuel from one of the boats to another which were about 11 feet apart.
However, the son returned and discovered his father lying motionlessly with his body facing upwards. The bottom part of his body was in the trench.
The man was picked up and taken to the Fort Wellington Public Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. The son reportedly told doctors that prior to his father’s demise, he was crying out for chest pains.
Meanwhile, a post-mortem performed on the body of Evans by local pathologist Bridgemohan proved that he died as a result of myocardial infarction, coronary occlusion and atheroma.