The body of a businessman was discovered while the search is on for another man following a boat mishap at Quarawak Falls, Essequibo River, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) on Thursday.
Dead is 53-year-old Darmindra Dean, a businessman of Aranaputa Valley, North Rupununi and of Chinese Landing, Essequibo River.
Missing is Roach Leo, 68, of Fair View Village, Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni).
Based on information received, at about 14:15h on Thursday, a team of Policemen visited the scene at Quarawak Falls, Essequibo River, where a search party was established. It was during the search that the body of Dean was recovered.
The body was reportedly found among tree branches on the right bank of the river. It was facing downwards with suspected fish bites on the left ear. The body was transported to the Memorial Gardens Funeral Home to await a post mortem.
Meanwhile, the search continues for Leo, who is feared dead.
