Local authorities have launched an investigation into the discovery of bodies in a boat floating about 120 km offshore Georgetown yesterday afternoon.
Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn told Stabroek News that based on a report received, the discovery was made by the crew of a vessel which was heading to Georgetown.
An inter-agency task force comprising of members of the Guyana Defence Force coast guard and the Maritime Administration Department was established to investigate the discovery.
Based on the images seen, Benn said that the bodies appear to be in an advanced state of decomposition.
The number of bodies in the boat was not immediately known. It is also unclear whether the vessel is registered here since it reportedly bore no name.
Benn explained that the boat is being towed to shore. It is expected to arrive at Port Georgetown between 1am and 2am today.
