Missing man found floating in Hope canal

Jul 27, 2023 News

Kaieteur News – The body of Yashpaul Thomas who went missing since Sunday was on Tuesday found floating in a canal at Hope, East Coast Demerara.

Yashpaul Thomas also called ‘Ashkay’ whose body was found in the Hope canal.

According to reports, 26-year-old Thomas of Lot 440 Hope Lowlands was a known alcoholic and resided with his reputed wife. The wife reported to investigators that Thomas left home for work on July 23, at about 07:15hrs but did not return home that day. She related checks were made around the area for him, but he was not located.

On Tuesday, however, the police said at about 08:20 hrs, the wife went to Cove and John Police Station to lodge a Missing Person report when she received information that the body of a male was found afloat in a canal at Hope Lowlands. She went to the area and there she identified the deceased’s body as Thomas. Police said the body was examined, and no marks of violence were seen. The body was then taken to the Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, awaiting a post-mortem examination.

Investigations are ongoing.

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