Passenger boat sinks in Essequibo River

By Stabroek News On In Guyana News |
One of the passengers holding on to a branch
One of the passengers holding on to a branch

A boat transporting over a dozen persons sank in the Essequibo River on Saturday afternoon.

The boat, captained by Anil Singh, is said to have been carrying 18 passengers, including three children.  

No lives were lost.