One man is confirmed dead and eight others are missing after two boats collided near Crab Falls, Mazaruni River around 12.30 pm yesterday, triggering a search and rescue operation that drew in the GDF and other agencies.
The dead man was identified by Bartica police as Jermaine Calistro. No names of missing persons were provided by the authorities.
Both boats are believed to be connected to the mining industry.
The search was called off at around 10 last night and will resume today.
