Decomposed body found at No. 43 Village, Berbice

A badly decomposed body was found earlier today in a grassy area along a track at the No. 43 Village seashore, Corentyne, Berbice.

Based on police reports, enquiries revealed that a 31-year-old Fisherman of No. 35 Village, Corentyne, was walking along the No. 43 seashore after experiencing an issue with his fishing boat, which had become stuck at sea due to low tide.

While proceeding through a track leading towards the public road, he detected a strong stench and subsequently discovered the remains.

Police were summoned and ranks processed the scene, after which the body was escorted to the Port Mourant Public Hospital.

Due to the advanced state of decomposition, the cause of death could not be immediately determined.

The remains have since been placed in cold storage at Ramoo’s Funeral Home pending identification and a post-mortem examination.

Investigations are ongoing.