The body of Darmindra Dean, a businessman of Aranaputa Valley (N) Rupununi and Chinese Landing, Essequibo River, was found on Thursday around 14:15hrs at Quarawak Falls, Essequibo River.
On the said date and time, a team of police officers led by the Commander of Region Eight, visited the scene at Quarawak Falls, Essequibo River, where a search party was formed and the body of 53-year-old Dean was recovered.
The body was found lodged between some tree branches on the right bank of the river, facing downwards with suspected fish bites on the left ear.
The body is presently at the Memorial Garden’s Funeral Home.
A search is underway to locate Roach Leo, 68, a fisherman of Fair View Village, Region Eight, who was also involved in the mishap.
Further investigations are ongoing.
