GDF vessel collides with civilian boat off Eteringbang Landing

Detectives in Regional Division 7 are investigating a report of a river collision involving two boats, one captained and owned by Vergil Brown, a 35-year-old miner of San Martin, Venezuela, and the other, a Guyana Defence Force (GDF) boat captained by a Corporal of the GDF.
The incident occurred on Friday at about 9:30h in the Cuyuni River, near Eteringbang Landing.
Investigations thus far revealed that GDF ranks boarded their wooden boat that was powered by a 200-Horsepower Yamaha outboard engine. At the time, it was carrying two passengers (GDF ranks) and went to Eteringbang Landing to purchase groceries.
However, as they were returning to the base, the vessel collided with the other boat that was powered by a 40-HP Yamaha outboard engine.
The boat was captained by Virgil Brown and was also carrying two passengers at the time.
Virgil Brown’s boat reportedly sank as a result of the collision. Brown and his two passengers were rescued and taken to shore.
He sustained injuries and was taken to Eteringbang Medical Centre to seek medical attention and later to a medical facility in Venezuela.
Investigations are in progress.