One feared dead in Barama River accident

May 23, 2026 News

(Kaieteur News) – A man who has been identified only as ‘King’ is feared dead following an incident on the Barama River, Thursday.

Police said an investigation has been launched into the incident which occurred around 09:30hrs at Barama River, Kokerite Village, North West District. Involved were a wooden balahoo captained by a 24-year-old man of Grant Anna Regina, Lower Pomeroon River and a small aluminium boat captained by “King.”

“Initial enquiries revealed that the balahoo was proceeding along the Barama River from Bamboo Landing, North West District to Charity with four passengers when a collision reportedly occurred with the small aluminium boat.

As a result of the collision, the two occupants of the aluminium boat fell into the river. One occupant, a 23-year-old male of Kariako Village, was rescued, while the captain of the aluminium boat failed to resurface,” police said.

Efforts to locate the missing man was unsuccessful.

The rescued occupant was taken to the Moruca District Hospital, where he was treated and remains under observation.

The captain of the balahoo was arrested and is assisting police with the investigation. The boats and engines have been lodged as investigations continue.

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