Brazilian man missing after boat mishap

Police have launched an investigation into a river mishap that occurred on Wednesday afternoon in the Cuyuni River, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), which has resulted in the disappearance of a Brazilian national.
Missing is Jose De Ribamar Lisboa Silva. Reports are that the incident took place around 14:30h when a wooden boat, powered by a 200 horsepower Yamaha outboard engine, encountered mechanical failure while navigating the Akabusa/Fumbler Falls.
According to Police, the boat, captained by a 50-year-old man and loaded with cargo and passengers, including Silva, had departed earlier from Bartica.
According to reports, the engine failure caused the boat to drift downstream and capsize, throwing its occupants and cargo into the water. Despite efforts to swim to safety, Silva, along with the cargo, was lost amidst the tumultuous waters of the falls.
Two survivors managed to reach safety by catching another passing boat and continuing their journey. Rondel Khan, a 35-year-old miner who had prepared the boat for the journey, and James Bacchus reported the incident to the Bartica Police Station.
Police have indicated that the search for Jose De Ribamar Lisboa Silva is ongoing. Statements from witnesses and survivors are being gathered to determine the sequence of events leading to the mishap.