In the wake of the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of five of its servicemen, the GDF yesterday held a press conference on the three-day rescue operation that saw as many as 60 people involved in frequently adverse weather conditions and the two survivors are said to be in generally good health.
Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), Brigadier Omar Khan in his opening remarks offered condolences on behalf of the GDF to the families of the deceased.
Those who perished were Brigadier (Rtd) Gary Beaton, Colonel Michael Shahoud, Lieutenant Colonel Mike Charles, Lieutenant Colonel, Sean Welcome and Sergeant Jason Khan. Those who survived were Lieutenant Andio Crawford and Corporal Dwayne Jackson.