A labourer who was cleaning a trench aback Golden Fleece in Region Two (Pomeroon- Supenaam) drowned on Saturday.
Dead is Lakeram Bishnue. He is a father of two who resided at Perseverance, Region Two.
The News Room understands that he was cleaning the trench with a colleague. He reportedly disappeared for about 30 minutes before the colleague raised an alarm
Eventually, the man was found at about 11:30 hrs.
His body was retrieved by Police and taken to the Suddie Public Hospital. Investigations are ongoing.
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include Bishnue’s name and the estimated time of the incident.
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