Yarrowkabra teen drowns while crossing Siparuni River

A 16-year-old boy from Circuitville, Yarrowkabra, along the Linden-Soesdyke Highway, reportedly drowned in the Siparuni River in Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) after allegedly disappearing underwater while attempting to cross the river.

The teen, identified as Bentley Joseph Jr, had reportedly travelled with several others from their camp to an area known as “Tunnel” to engage in mining activities.

Reports indicated that on Sunday, Joseph and his cousin were attempting to cross the Siparuni River on foot at an area known as Rock Bar when he fell into the rapidly flowing water.