Woman dies in boat accident

A woman has reportedly died following a river mishap that occurred on Friday near De Veldt Village on the Berbice River.

Police say the deceased has been identified as Kayandra Lindie, 30, of Cumberland Village, East Canje, Berbice.

Also involved in the incident were Aldwayn Denhart, a 34-year-old boat captain, and five others.

According to Denhart, who is the owner and operator of the boat, he departed Sand Hills Village on Friday morning en route to New Amsterdam, with five adults and two children aboard.

While navigating near De Veldt Village, Denhart reported feeling an impact near the engine, after which he lost control of the vessel, causing it to capsize.

Nearby residents rendered assistance and were able to rescue the passengers. However, Lindie was found unresponsive.

Emergency services transported Lindie, along with three others, to the New Amsterdam Public Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

The other three passengers remain under observation in the Accident and Emergency Department.

An investigation is ongoing.