Latest update September 17th, 2026 10:04 AM
Body of missing soldier recovered in Cuyuni River – GDF
Kaieteur News- The body of Lance Corporal Stefon Tudor, who went missing during a routine riverine patrol on Thursday, was recovered early Saturday morning, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) recorded.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the GDF said that Tudor fell overboard in the vicinity of the Makapa Rapids, along the Cuyuni River.
“Immediate rescue efforts were made by his patrol team, followed by a sustained search operation led by GDF units with support from local partners. His body was recovered earlier today, approximately 800 meters from the point where he fell. Lance Corporal Tudor was attached to 1 Infantry Battalion, and deployed at Location Eteringbang at the time of the incident,” the GDF said.
Additionally, the GDF said that Tudor during his tenure served with professionalism, commitment and discipline. The organization expressed its deepest condolences to the family, friend and colleagues of Tudor, voicing its commitment to provide full support to his loved ones during this time of grief.
“The Force stands in solidarity with all ranks as we mourn the loss of a soldier who died in the line of duty. A Board of Inquiry has been established and has commenced its investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident,” the statement said.
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