Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of 16-year-old Christopher Callender of Pattensen, East Coast Demerara, which occurred at around 12.15 on Monday at Mines Quarts, Lethem Trail.
According to a Police press release, investigations revealed that Callender was taking a rest from work under a tree, when a limb reportedly broke off and fell, striking him on the head and other parts of his body.
The release said that he was taken to the Mabura Health Centre and then to the McKenzie Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.