Boy, 11, dies after dragged by horse

An 11-year-old boy died on Thursday after he accidentally fell off a horse he was riding and was dragged through the savannah at Hiawa Village, Central Rupununi, Region Nine.

Dead is Cansius Constance, a Grade Six student of the Hiawa Primary School. The incident occurred around 11:00 hrs.

Information reaching the News Room indicates that the child was riding his horse with a rope when he accidentally fell off the horse’s back.

Before falling to the ground, the child’s foot became entangled in the rope.

The horse then dragged him about 500 meters through a savannah before coming to a halt.

Upon being alerted, the child’s 18-year-old sister rushed to his assistance. However, he was discovered motionless.

A doctor was immediately summoned and the child was pronounced dead.

Upon examination, the News Room was told that Police observed several bruises on the child’s body.

Statements were obtained and the child’s body was escorted to Lethem Hospital mortuary awaiting an autopsy.