Body of well-known Kimbia carpenter found after boat collision

Last Updated on Saturday, 3 February 2024, 12:37 by Denis Chabrol

The scene at Kimbia, Berbice River during the search for the body of Rashleigh Gladstone

A well-known carpenter of Kimbia District, Upper Berbice River drowned Friday night in a boat collision on that waterway.

The body was found at about 11 AM.

He has been identified as Rashleigh Gladstone.

Source  said he was driving the boat when it collided with another vessel at about 7 PM.  “There were two boats involved. His cousin was driving the other boat,” the source said.

Police Commander for Region 10 (Upper Demerara-Upper Berbice), Superintendent Guy Nurse confirmed that the incident occurred.

The captain of the other boat is alive.