Chinese national dies following mishap in the Essequibo River

Police in Region Seven are investigating a boat mishap that resulted in the death of Chinese National, Dai Jianhua.

This incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday around 19:30 hrs at Timber Grant Landing, Essequibo River.

Police reported that while in the vicinity of Timber Grant Quarry, Essequibo River, the speed boat transporting Jianhua, along with two other individuals, Songyajun and Meng Yi Feng, collided with a Tugboat, causing the occupants of the boat to fall overboard.

The crew members of the Tugboat jumped into the river and rendered assistance to the individuals who were then taken onto the barge.

The three injured individuals were then escorted to Bartica Regional Hospital where Dai Jianhua, was pronounced dead.

Songyajun, who received injuries to his upper body and face, was seen, examined, and admitted as a patient.  The other individual, Meng Yi Feng, was treated and sent away.

The captain of the Tugboat is currently in custody at the Bartica Police Station, assisting with investigations.