Soldier missing after falling overboard during river patrol in Cuyuni

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has launched a search operation for one of its soldiers, Lance Corporal Stefon Tudor, who went missing during a riverain patrol in the Cuyuni River, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) on Thursday.
According to the GDF, Lance Corporal Tudor reportedly fell into the river between 14:00h and 15:00h in the vicinity of the Makapa rapids, located near the Guyana-Venezuela border in Region Seven. Troops stationed at Eteringbang and Makapa were engaged in efforts to locate the missing rank on Thursday.
The military has assured that no resources will be spared in the ongoing search operation. The family of Lance Corporal Tudor has been informed of the incident.
In a statement, the GDF reaffirmed its commitment to the operational safety of all officers and ranks. Additionally, a Board of Inquiry has been convened to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.