Boatbuilder dies after boat capsizes in Pomeroon River
Popular boatbuilder Chris Williams of Jacklow, Upper Pomeroon, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), died after the boat he was operating capsized in the Pomeroon River.
Dead: boatbuilder Chris Williams
Reports are that the incident occurred at about 17:30h on Saturday in the vicinity of the Charity Waterfront.
The 36-year-old father of two was said to be under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident.
Persons who witnessed the incident immediately went to his assistance. Williams’ body was recovered and immediately rushed to the Charity Oscar Joseph Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
“He drove off and we heard the loud sounds. When we searched, we weren’t finding him, then we found him below the boat,” an eyewitness told this publication.
Charity Waterfront
The body is currently at the Charity Mortuary awaiting a post-mortem. (G14)
