THE body of 20-year-old Avinash Fernandes, called ‘Avi’, who was reported missing on April 5, was found floating in the Arakaka River, North West District, on Thursday, police have confirmed. Reports are that Fernandes’ body was already decomposed when it was discovered between 07:00 hours and 11:45 hours by a party of policemen and his employer, Keith Alphonso.
The body was escorted to the Port Kaituma Public Hospital. Police said no visible marks of violence were detected on the body. However, a thorough check will be done at the hospital’s mortuary. Fernandes, of Mabaruma compound, North West District, was last seen alive on April 5 at his campsite located at the 13 Miles trail line backdam, Arakaka.