Teen's decomposing body recovered after swimming tragedy

Crime

July 16, 2026

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Teen's decomposing body recovered after swimming tragedy

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(Kaieteur News) – The body of 14-year-old Daveanand Balram was found one day after he was reported missing after swimming with friends.

The teen’s mother, Gayatree Rambhajan, confirmed the shattering discovery to Kaieteur News on Wednesday.

Balram, also called Ritesh, and ‘White Boy’, of No. 60 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, was among three other friends at a location within that area on Monday. His mother told this publication that her son’s friends were attempting to teach him to swim when the tragedy occurred.

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