Ranks from the Mazaruni Prison rescued five miners following a boat mishap in the Mazaruni River, Region Seven.
The incident occurred around 12:30 pm yesterday. Information revealed that the crew was transporting fuel to a mining camp located at Itaballi, a release from the Guyana Prison Service said.
At the time of the incident, Superinten-dent of Prisons Carlton Cameron and Prison Trade Instructor Mc Andrew were returning from Bartica when they observed the partially submerged boat.