A devastating incident unfolded in the early hours of Christmas Day 2025 in the Lower Pomeroon River region of Guyana, resulting in the tragic drowning of a two-year-old girl. Zoria Seegobin, who had been staying with relatives at Grant Atlas for the holiday season, was discovered missing from the residence between 2:15 and 2:30 AM on December 25th.
According to official statements from the Guyana Police Force, relatives initiated a search after discovering the toddler’s absence from the home. The search concluded tragically when her body was located submerged in a nearby trench. The preliminary investigation indicates accidental drowning as the cause of death, though authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Emergency response efforts were immediately mobilized by family members who transported the child to Charity. Police personnel subsequently escorted the girl to Charity Cottage Hospital, where the attending physician pronounced her dead upon arrival. The body has been transferred to the Suddie Hospital Mortuary pending a formal post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.
The Guyana Police Force has confirmed that investigations remain ongoing but has not disclosed whether any individuals have been detained for questioning in connection with the tragedy. The community of Grant Atlas, typically filled with holiday cheer during the Christmas season, has been plunged into mourning following this heartbreaking incident.