Pensioner drowns in East La Penitence canal

Herman Barratt

A pensioner drowned in the East La Penitence canal on Monday.

Herman Barratt, 73, of East La Penitence, Georgetown, was said to have drowned at about 4:30pm in the East La Penitence canal.

Stabroek News understands that Barratt was heading to fix a pipe which is located at the edge of the canal when he fell over and ended up in the water.