Second victim in Tapir Landing boat crash dies

May 25, 2026 News

(Kaieteur News) – A second victim in last Thursday’s boat crash near Tapir Landing, Cuyuni River, Region Seven, has died from his injuries.

Police identified him as a 23-year-old Brazilian National, Enzo Mateus Alves De Aviz.

De Aviz, according to police, was admitted to the Bartica Regional Hospital in a serious condition following the incident around 12:45hrs. that day.

He was referred to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) around 08:45hrs. On Friday, May 22, for further medical treatment.

Earlier reports had confirmed the death of 57-year-old captain, Steve Daniels.

Police said initial enquiries revealed that a 26-foot wooden boat, powered by a 200 HP Yamaha outboard engine and operated by a 51-year-old boat captain of Batavia Village, Cuyuni River, was proceeding in the vicinity of Tapir Landing with four occupants when a collision occurred with an 18-foot aluminium boat, powered by a 40 HP Yamaha outboard engine and operated by the now deceased.”

As a result of the collision, the captain of the aluminium vessel along with three occupants received injuries about their bodies. The captain was observed motionless, while one of the occupants sustained serious injuries. The other occupants received minor injuries.

The injured as well at the motionless man were taken to the Bartica Regional Hospital. Daniels was pronounced dead on arrival.

The operator of the 26-foot wooden was taken into custody to assist with the investigation.

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