14-Y-O feared dead after disappearing in Corentyne River

A teenager is feared dead after he reportedly disappeared into the murky waters in the Corentyne River during an outing with friends on Monday at the No. 60 Foreshore, Berbice.

The missing teen is identified as 14-year-old Ritesh Balram, also known as “White Bai,” a former student of Tagore Memorial High School. Based on reports received, the teen, who could not swim, allegedly went to the No. 60 Foreshore with three other friends.

However, while there, he reportedly went into the water, but due to the current, he was pulled further into the river. He reportedly shouted for assistance while holding onto a piece of lumber.
As his friends went for assistance, the youth disappeared and is yet to be found.

This is a developing story