BROKOPONDO — A man, probably of Brazilian descent, died after being buried under sand during work. This was reported by police spokesperson Michael Elskamp. The incident took place at Ero Bergi near the Brokopondo reservoir. The report came in at the Brokopondo Center police station around ten to half past seven in the evening.
The victim was mining for gold when he became buried under the sand. Learned from another source the True Time that attempts to save him were to no avail. The victim died on the spot. The police are investigating the exact circumstances of the accident. The man’s identity has not yet been released.
UPDATE: On October 4, the Suriname Police Force announced that the victim is 62-year-old Brazilian JS. The lifeless body was released to the relatives after consultation with the Public Prosecution Service.
