Teen drowns in Lusignan canal

Chetram Persaud

A 17-year-old drowned just before noon on Thursday after he slid into a canal at Lusignan, East Coast Demerara.

At the time, Chetram Persaud, called ‘Vicky,’ of 233 Back Street, Better Hope, East Coast Demerara, was trying to wash his hands after disposing of garbage with two of his neighbours, a father and son.