1 found; 2 still missing after Cuyuni River boat mishap

The body of boat captain Lloyd Obermuller, one of the three men who went missing after a collision in the Cuyuni River on Monday, has been recovered. The search operation, which lasted for several hours, finally led to the discovery of Obermuller’s body.
An autopsy is expected soon.
However, the search efforts continue for the two remaining missing men, whose identities have yet to be officially confirmed. These individuals were passengers aboard Obermuller’s boat, a 19-foot wooden vessel powered by a 75Hp Yamaha Outboard Engine, at the time of the tragic incident.
According to authorities at Police Headquarters, the collision occurred between 03:47h and 04:30h on Monday. The other boat involved in the mishap was a 17-foot wooden vessel operated by Crees Boyde, a miner, which was equipped with a 40Hp Yamaha outboard engine.
It has been revealed that Obermuller and Boyde regularly transported persons from Eteringbang Landing in Guyana to San Martin Landing in Venezuela. On that fateful Monday morning, Obermuller was en route to San Martin, accompanied by two passengers. Simultaneously, Boyde had departed from San Martin, heading towards Eteringbang Landing.
As both boats made their way across the river, the collision occurred, resulting in the passengers, Obermuller, and Boyde being thrown into the water. Prompt response from compassionate bystanders led to the rescue of Boyde, who suffered severe injuries to his right leg and minor injuries to his hands. He was subsequently transported to Venezuela for medical treatment.
The boats involved in the accident, along with their engines, have been secured at the Eteringbang Police Station, where an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision is underway.
As authorities persist in their search for the two missing men, the community remains hopeful for a swift resolution to this tragic event. (G9)