Two men are missing following a boat mishap in the Puruni River, police confirmed in a statement. The missing men have been identified as Patrice Grimmond and Evis Robin.
According to reports, four persons were aboard an aluminium boat en route to Puruni Landing from Surie Mouth Backdam when the vessel developed mechanical difficulties, capsized, and sank. Two of the occupants managed to swim to safety, but Grimmond and Robin were not seen after the incident.
Police ranks have since been dispatched to the area to investigate and assist with recovery efforts.