AN elderly mother of three who went missing on Tuesday was found floating in a trench in Albion, East Berbice, Corentyne on Wednesday afternoon.

The body of Samdai Samnarine, 73, called “Aunty Pato”, of Lot 695, Number One Road, was discovered in the Albion Estate Drainage Canal, on the northern side of the Albion Public Road. The discovery was made at approximately 16:30 hrs by a passerby who raised an alarm.

According to information received, the woman left home at approximately 16:00hrs on Tuesday to visit a doctor. It is unclear whether she made it to the doctor’s office.
Relatives disclosed that Samnarine would usually suffer from seizures. After she did not return home, the family made several checks at various locations on the Corentyne, but to no avail. The family also made police report and shared a missing person report on social media. Samnarine’s sudden demise left family members baffled and they are seeking answers. No marks of violence were seen on her body, but at the time of the discovery, blood was oozing from her nose and mouth. A post-mortem examination is expected to be performed on her remains shortly.