A Guyana Defense Force (GDF) helicopter on Wednesday, December 3 went missing after flying in an area near Guyana’s border with Venezuela. Reports reaching this publication indicate that the aircraft was being flown by veteran army pilot, Mike Charles. In addition to being a veteran army pilot, Mike Charles is considered by many to be a pioneer in Guyana’s Tourism Industry having produced films on Guyana’s vast beauty such as Guyana- Yours to Discover
According to a press release from the Guyana Defense Force, the helicopter departed Base Camp Ayanganna at 9:23 hours today for Arau, carrying three crew members and four passengers. The release also stated that “The Guyana Defense Force in collaboration with private sector aircraft operators, has initiated a search and rescue operation” to locate the helicopter.
Further details will be provided when available.