Corentyne teen missing after swimming with friends

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July 15, 2026

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(Kaieteur News) – Family members of 14-year-old Daveanand Balram, of No. 60 Village, Corentyne, are frantic over his disappearance after he and some friends reportedly went swimming in the Corentyne River on Monday.

Police in Region Six have since commenced investigations as the teen, also known as Ritesh, is feared drown.

His family confirmed that a report was made to the Springlands Police Station, Corentyne.

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