Police seeking identity of miner killed in mining pit accident

The Guyana Police Force has requested the assistance of the public in identifying a miner who was killed in a mining pit in Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni).

Police said the man was identified as “Vibes” and is reportedly of 4 Miles Port Kaituma, North West District (NWD).

Based on reports, the deceased is about 21 years old, and is of Amerindian decent. He is said to be about 5 feet 5 inches in height, and has a tattoo on his right forearm.
The individual reportedly died on June 28, 2021, in an alleged mining pit incident which occurred at Blackwater Backdam, Cuyuni River.
Anyone with information about the identity of the man is asked to contact Region 7 Commander, Police Superintendent Dion Moore on numbers 455-2238/680-6969/626-8677 or O/C Crime Johann Henry on 632-1202/684-0838.