See full statement from Guyana Police Force:
Police are investigating a fatal marine incident which occurred on Friday, July 3, 2026, about 19:40hrs on the western side of the Berbice River, in the vicinity of Jeep Landing, Kwakwani Village, Upper Berbice River, resulting in the death of Alvin Adams, a 60-year-old boat captain of New Amsterdam, Berbice.
Initial enquiries revealed that a barge used for the transportation of timber was reportedly drifting downstream due to the strong river current when a tugboat went to render assistance.
As the tugboat approached the drifting barge, the two vessels collided. As a result, Adams, who was on the tugboat at the time, became trapped between the two vessels and sustained severe injuries.
He was immediately rescued and transported to the Kwakwani Public Hospital, where he was examined and pronounced dead on arrival by a doctor on duty.
The body is presently at the said hospital awaiting transportation to G-Jetsco Funeral Home, where a post-mortem examination will be conducted.
Investigations are ongoing.
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