Teen who disappeared while swimming in Corentyne River found dead 

Daveanand Balram, the 14-year-old resident of No. 60 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, was found dead, days after he disappeared while swimming in the Corentyne River.

In a release, Police Headquarters said the teenager’s body was found around 07:00hrs Wednesday, in the vicinity of the Dukestown Foreshore, Corriverton, Berbice.

“Preliminary investigations revealed that, after two days of searches following his suspected drowning at the Springlands Foreshore on Sunday, July 13, 2026, family members resumed searching about 06:00hrs and subsequently discovered the body.

“The body was found lying face down in a crouched position between several rocks, clad in a boxer shorts. It was in an advanced state of decomposition,” Police said.

The body was examined and no detectable marks of violence were observed.

Investigations are ongoing, however.