On October 11, a distressing incident unfolded on the Corantijn River, situated between Apoera and Nieuw Nickerie, when a boat reportedly sank. According to initial reports, all eight individuals on board managed to escape unharmed and found refuge on a nearby small island. The Maritime Police of Nickerie and the Nieuw Nickerie Police were promptly notified following the distress call. Emergency services are now mobilizing to evacuate the stranded passengers from the island as swiftly as possible. The cause of the boat’s sinking remains unclear, prompting authorities to launch a thorough investigation into the incident. Fortunately, there have been no reports of injuries or missing persons at this stage.