Police are investigating the death of Meshach Pierre, a 30-year-old male Mammalogist, which occurred yesterday at the G2 Minerals Guyana Inc. compound, Oku Backdam, Cuyuni-Mazaruni.
Investigations revealed that Pierre was assigned to conduct a mammal survey at G2 Minerals in Oku Backdam, Cuyuni-Mazaruni, starting on September 14, 2024. Since their arrival, the compound at Oku Backdam accommodated the now-deceased man and 11 others. Pierre shared a room with his Assistant, Philbert Denhart.
The deceased approached Philbert Denhart and two other workers who were at the time sitting under a shade in the compound, instructing him not to return to the room because he had a meeting.
Around 14:55 hrs, a colleague asked Denhart if he was going to work. He then checked the time, realising it was time to start working, and hurried to his room. When he opened the door, he found Pierre crouching on the floor on his right side. Denhart immediately called the medic, who quickly responded and later informed him that his colleague was dead.
He was found with a blue cloth and a red and black shoelace tied around his neck, his tongue protruding from his mouth.
The medic then summoned the police to the scene. The body of the deceased was transported to Bartica Regional Hospital. Denhart was taken into custody to assist with further investigations.
