A father of two dropped down dead on Wednesday at Black Water Backdam, Cuyuni River, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni).

Dead is Terrance Victor Cadogan, 55, called “Eye Up” and “Pack up” of Lot 18, Good Intent Village, West Bank Demerara (WBD). He worked in the interior regions and operated a shop in Stabroek Market.

Reports from Black Water Backdam indicate that Cadogan was an alcoholic. On New Year’s day, he left his job as a shopkeeper in Barakat Backdam, Cuyuni River, and visited his friend, Mark Partamouth, 45, also of Good Intent Village, WBD, and complained of severe abdominal pains.

The following day, he complained again to Partamouth about getting cramps to his side.
Later that day, Partamouth woke up from resting and saw Cadogan lying on a bench at a shop and he once more complained about pain and cramps.
Minutes after, Mark heard a tumbling sound and upon checking, he observed Cadogan on the ground lying face upwards, motionless.

He immediately reported the matter to the police and Cadogan was escorted to the Bartica Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The body was later taken to the Lyken Funeral Home where it is awaiting an autopsy, as police continue their investigations.