Drowning Incident

A 4-year-old child is alleged to be the country's latest drowning victim.

The victim from Jubairata Village had allegedly accompanied a relative to wash clothes in a river when he disappeared yesterday afternoon.

His body was later recovered a few meters away from where he was last seen.

A post mortem will be conducted as investigations continue.

The national drowning death toll currently stands at 23 compared to 11 for the same period last year.

Parents and guardians are again reminded to be alert to their children’s whereabouts and activities.

Accidents and tragedy can occur at any given time which is why we continue to ask that their safety and wellbeing be prioritized at all times.