Tragic Drowning Incident Claims Life of Cayo Teenager in Billy White Village

A teenager from the Cayo District lost his life in a tragic drowning incident this weekend. According to police, 16-year-old Brian Lopez was swimming in the river in Billy White Village, Cayo District when he was caught by the river’s current. Lopez reportedly went under the water and was unable to swim to safety. Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero says that by the time paramedics arrived, Lopez had already lost his life.  

ACP Hilberto Romero, Officer Commanding Eastern Division: “His father, Enrique Lopez, reported that Brian was swimming in the river and was attempting to cross to the other side when he was caught by a current and he went under and did not surface. With the assistance of villagers and divers they searched the area and his body was recovered. We are now awaiting a post mortem examination.”