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.