Lethem man dies after being attacked by pit bulls

A man died in Lethem, Central Rupununi last Saturday after he was reportedly mauled to death by two pit bull dogs.

Police sources have since confirmed that the owner of the dogs, a 32-year-old businesswoman, was arrested as the investigation unfolds.

The dead man has been identified as Gordon Forde.

The incident happened between 07:30 hrs and 17:30 hrs on Saturday at Middle Street, Lethem, Central Rupununi.

The businesswoman reportedly secured her two pit bull dogs in her yard, which is fenced, before journeying to Brazil on Saturday.

Hours later, she returned home and discovered Forde’s lifeless body in her yard.

There were several marks, which appeared to be dog bites, and blood stains about his body.

The matter was reported to the Police.

Forde’s body was taken to the Lethem Regional Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The man’s body is at the hospital mortuary awaiting a post-mortem examination.