Anthony Richard, a 17-year-old miner of Parika, East Bank Essequibo, is now dead following a mining pit accident.
The incident occurred at around 15:30hrs on Tuesday at Cowpen Backdam, Puruni River, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni).
Police said the teen owned a 4 inch land dredge which he operated at the said location, with the assistance of three workers.
On the day in question, the teen was working in a mining pit when suddenly, the land above started to crumble and fall.
The teen became buried and by the time persons were able to dig away the soil, his body was motionless.
The body was taken to Puruni Health Post, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
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