The body of a fisherman was discovered floating at Orealla Point, Corentyne river by members of his crew which included his 63-year-old father.
The Guyana Police Force indicated this evening that the body of Devin Persaud who was also known as Richard was escorted to the Skeldon Hospital where an official pronouncement was made by a doctor on duty.
His body now lies at Anthony’s Funeral Parlour awaiting a post-mortem examination.
An investigation has since been launched into the circumstance under which Persaud met his demise.
