Man feared drowned in boat collision

Last Updated on Monday, 6 April 2015, 14:05 by GxMedia

An Essequibo Coast man is feared drowned following the collision of two boats on the Pomeroon River near Charity.

Investigators said the missing man is 21 years old Kelton Benjamin of Coffee Grove.

Authorities believe there is a very slim chance that he has survived the mishap and they are already saying that he is “missing and feared drowned.” A search is in progress.

Police said the incident occurred at about 7 O’clock Saturday night.