Venezuelan dies in suspected electrocution

A Venezuelan national died on Wednesday after he was reportedly electrocuted while cleaning his yard at Bachelors Adventure, East Coast Demerara, police said.

The deceased has been identified as Jusus Bagot, 23, a maintenance worker. Preliminary investigations indicate that Bagot came into contact with an electrical source at his residence.

He was pronounced dead at the scene by a doctor. The body was taken to the Memorial Gardens Funeral Home pending a post-mortem examination.

Police said investigations are ongoing.