The body of a West Coast Berbice teenager, who reportedly dis-appeared while swimming in the Berbice River on Thursday last, was found yesterday afternoon.
Sunday Stabroek was told that the body of Hemraj Munsie, also known as ‘Brandon,’ 14, of Bennett Dam, West Coast Berbice, was discovered sometime after 1 pm in the Berbice River aback the Blairmont Village, West Coast Berbice.
According to information gathered, Munsie left home on Thursday around 8 am with 12 other persons, including the captain of the boat, on a swimming trip in the Berbice River.
Sunday Stabroek was told that on Thursday afternoon, Munsie’s relatives were told by the persons on the trip that the boy disappeared after stating that he was going for a last swim.
However, relatives yesterday claimed that the young lad did not know how to swim. As a result, they are calling on the police to investigate thoroughly, since they believe something is amiss.
Commander of ‘B’ Division, Paul Langevine, yesterday noted that an investigation is ongoing. He said the persons who were on the trip with the lad were questioned, however, he noted that as of yesterday, no arrests had been made.
