THE bodies of Navin Seenauth, 20, and Daniel Boodram, 17, were recovered from the Atlantic Ocean near Unity Beach, East Coast Demerara, on Monday afternoon.

The youths went missing on Sunday while swimming with their friend, 17-year-old Joshua Deonarine.

Deonarine had recounted that the water was inshore with heavy waves when they arrived. Despite the challenging conditions, the group decided to proceed with their swim.

Deonarine, who cannot swim, exited the water after approximately half an hour when it reached chest height.

After getting dressed, he realised that his friends were no longer visible in the water. He searched for them but was unable to locate them.

Deonarine then returned to the village to raise the alarm.

A united effort to locate the missing youths was quickly organised, with community members forming a search party.

The body of Seenauth was the first to be recovered by the search team. Boodram’s body was recovered shortly after.

The Guyana Police Force conducted an investigation on-site, and the Coast Guard was deployed at first light on Monday to assist in the search efforts.