Bartica man missing after Mazaruni boat mishap

Ryan Brown 34 years old of Bartica, Essequibo River is missing after he fell into the Mazaruni River at an area called Itakie Falls, according to a release today from Marad.

According to the information received thus far, at approximately 10:00hrs yesterday, Brown was attempting to secure a boat to a nearby rock when he slipped into the water and went under, Marad said.

The boat was proceeding up-river to Seamang with cargo. The Maritime Administration Department is investigating this incident and efforts are continuing to locate his body.