THE body of 19-year-old Adrian Albert of Cozier, Lower Pomeroon River, Essequibo, was early yesterday discovered by farmers floating in the Cozier canal.Suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, the teen had, late Sunday night, reportedly tried to swim across the Cozier canal, which is linked to the Pomeroon River, to get to his home; but ended up being drowned.

Reports are that the teenager had called several times for a friend who lives on the opposite bank to come with his boat for him, but no one came to his rescue, although other persons living in the area had heard his appeals.
He then decided to swim across the canal, but was unsuccessful.
His body was taken to the Charity Hospital mortuary, but police investigations are in progress. (Rajendra Prabhulall)