A boat captain received minor injuries to his foot after a fire erupted onboard his vessel, which was in the Essequibo River at Fourth Avenue Beach, Bartica, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni).
The boat on fire just off the Bartica beach
Injured is Okema Brummell. Reports are that the incident occurred about 16:00h on Tuesday.
According to Police, Brummell had gone to a gas station in his wooden boat, which was powered by a 200-horsepower outboard engine, to purchase gasoline. After making the purchase, he restarted the engine and, in the process, the battery sparked and the boat burst into flames.
Brummell sustained minor burns to his left foot before he jumped to safety into the Essequibo River.
He was rushed to the Bartica Regional Hospital, where he received medical treatment.
