# River accidents and missing persons in Guinea

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/river-accidents-and-missing-persons-in-guinea
> Updated: 2026-08-28T18:02:34.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In late August 2026, a search operation was initiated in the Maréna district of Mandiana, Guinea, following the disappearance of 23-year-old Toumany Konaté. 

Reports indicate the incident occurred on August 27, 2026, when Konaté lost control of his motorcycle while attempting to cross a bridge to water cattle, resulting in him falling into the river. Local residents and community elders have begun searching the surrounding aquatic areas, though his body has not been recovered. Family representatives have issued appeals to administrative authorities and rescue services for specialized assistance.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Mandiana: Search underway for man missing in river

Search efforts are ongoing in Mandiana, Guinea, for 23-year-old Toumany Konaté, who disappeared after falling into a river while traveling by motorcycle to water his cattle.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mandiana-search-underway-for-man-missing-in-river

### 2026-08-02: Search Continues for Missing Adolescent After Bridge Accident in Kouroussa, Guinea

Three days after a tricycle‑motorcycle crash on Kouroussa’s bridge, 12‑year‑old Moussa fell into the Niger River; locals and officials are still searching for his body.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/search-continues-for-missing-adolescent-after-bridge-accident-in-kouroussa-guinea

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Cite as: River accidents and missing persons in Guinea. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/river-accidents-and-missing-persons-in-guinea