DEVELOPING: E.C.D man drowns during Heritage celebrations

By Leroy Smith

A man from Good Hope, East Coast Demerara (E.C.D) today met his demise by drowning while taking part in Heritage Celebrations at St. Cuthbert’s Mission, Mahaica River.

The young man identified as former St Rose’s high student, Orvin Tiwari, reportedly went into the river and eventually ended up in a channel, which made it difficult for him to get out.

News Room understands that by the time persons noticed that he was having difficulty in the water and raced to get to him, it was too late.

According to information reaching the News Room, the man along with other persons from his village travelled to the Riverian community to celebrate with the villagers there. Hundreds of persons would have travelled to the community over the past two days to take part in the celebrations, including government officials and members of the diplomatic community.