Kamarang miner drowns while operating equipment

The police say that investigations are being conducted into the death of diver Thomas Anton, 64 years, of Kamarang, that occurred at about 1145h. today at Quimenang River, Upper Mazaruni.

Investigations so far have revealed that Anton was operating mining equipment under water, when it is suspected that he drowned after being trapped under a quantity of loose earth.

The body is at the Kamarang Hospital awaiting a PME.