Brazilian miner drowns at Rockstone

The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Brazilian national Jose Virginia Souza, 58 years, which occurred at about 1300hrs on Wednesday at Rockstone, Essequibo River.

According to a police press release, investigations have revealed that Souza, who was a miner, is suspected to have drowned while dredging for minerals under water.

The body is presently at the Lyken’s Funeral Parlour awaiting a Post- Mortem Examination.