The overflowing of the Cuyuni River yesterday drove flood waters up across several villages including Cumang and Korotokuh. Residents say the water has never been so high and worse yet, it’s still rising. One resident told this publication that their animals, including horses, cattle, and sheep, ran away into the forest last night as the flood waters rose. When they woke up, they could not find the animals.
A character who is suspected of raping and brutally murdering a young woman at a remote location in Region 7 has been arrested by police. He is commonly known in the area as “Rastaman.” According to information received from persons within the area, the suspect took the victim further into an isolated area where he committed the heinous act.