Teenage boy drowns in Rio Cobre
Published:Wednesday | June 5, 2024 | 12:09 PM
The St Catherine police are investigating the suspected drowning of a teenage boy in the Rio Cobre on Tuesday.
The deceased has been identified as Deandra Garvey, a 16-year-old student of Delido Drive, Ensom City, Spanish Town in St Catherine.
Garvey's body was reportedly taken from the river about 1 p.m.
The police theorise that the teenager went for a swim in the river and got into difficulties and drowned.
- Rasbert Turner
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