THE police are currently investigating an accident at the Toolsie Persaud Quarry, St Mary’s Wharf, Essequibo River, resulted in the death of a 38-year-old sailor.

Dead is Damion McAlmont of Lot 4/20 Wapping Lane, New Amsterdam, Berbice.
The Guyana Chronicle understands that the incident occurred on Saturday morning around 02:30hrs.

McAlmont is employed by Toolsie Persaud Company as a sailor on a tug and barge. According to reports, on the day in question the barge arrived at the Toolsie Persaud Quarry at St Mary’s Wharf. Latchman Ramnarace, another sailor reportedly told the police that he was on the right side of the barge pulling the bow rope when he saw McAlmont running at the right side of the barge and fell into the river. As a result, Ramnarace said that he jumped overboard in an effort to rescue McAlmont but his effort proved futile.

McAlmont’s floating body was subsequently found around 06:00hrs next to the barge.
The body was retrieved and examined but no marks of violence were seen. The body was then escorted to the Bartica Regional Hospital where McAlmont was pronounced dead on arrival by a doctor. An investigation is in progress.