The ferry MV Barima capsized off the coast of Guyana, leaving dozens of passengers feared dead or missing, according to multiple sources. The vessel was carrying at least 133 people when it went down. Rescue teams have saved 67 people so far.
The ferry's captain and crew tested positive for marijuana and were arrested, according to reports. The ageing ferry was traveling from Georgetown to a location in the Essequibo region. Search and rescue operations are ongoing.
There is a discrepancy in reports: some sources say dozens of passengers are feared dead, while others describe them as missing. The exact number of casualties remains unclear as rescue efforts continue.
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The search operation has been significantly expanded to cover 400 square miles around Waini Point, with international support arriving from Trinidad and Tobago. While reports regarding the casualty count remain disputed, with conflicting figures suggesting a death toll between 27 and 41, authorities have officially confirmed that 83 people are currently missing. Further details indicate the ferry capsized on Saturday night while traveling from Georgetown to Port Kaituma.
Rescue operations have expanded to a 400-square-mile area near Waini Point with assistance from Trinidad and Tobago, following the ferry's capsizing on Saturday night. While casualty figures remain disputed among sources, confirmed reports indicate 83 people are currently missing, and conflicting claims place the death toll between 27 and 53 people. Additionally, while some reports suggest 69 survivors were rescued, Guyana's Prime Minister has officially stated that 76 individuals were saved.
The search operation has expanded to 400 square miles around Waini Point with the assistance of rescue teams from Trinidad and Tobago. While government officials have formally estimated the death toll at 100, confirmed fatalities have now reached 72, alongside 83 missing persons. In response to the tragedy, the Guyanese government has declared three days of national mourning, and a multinational team has commenced efforts to salvage the partially submerged vessel.
The confirmed death toll from the MV Barima disaster has risen to 72, while 83 individuals remain missing. The government has declared a three-day national mourning period as rescue operations expand across a 400-square-mile area with international support from Trinidad and Tobago. While initial reports on casualties and passenger numbers remain disputed among various sources, authorities are currently working with a multinational team to salvage the partially submerged vessel.
The confirmed death toll from the MV Barima disaster has risen to 72, with the Guyanese government estimating the total fatalities may reach 100. Search efforts have been significantly expanded to cover 400 square miles with support from a multinational team, including assistance from Trinidad and Tobago. While reports regarding the exact number of survivors and victims remain disputed, the state has declared a three-day national mourning period.
The confirmed death toll from the MV Barima disaster has risen to 72, with the Guyanese government estimating that up to 100 people may have perished. Authorities have expanded the search area to 400 square miles with support from a multinational team, including assistance from Trinidad and Tobago. Following the tragedy, which occurred Saturday night after departing Georgetown, the government has declared a three-day national mourning period.
The confirmed death toll from the ferry disaster has risen to 72, while authorities estimate that up to 100 people may have perished. Rescue efforts have expanded to a 400-square-mile area involving a multinational team, including support from Trinidad and Tobago. Additionally, the government has declared a three-day period of national mourning following the incident, which occurred Saturday night after the vessel departed Georgetown for the Essequibo region.
Authorities confirmed that the death toll from the MV Barima disaster has risen to 72, while 83 people remain missing. Conflicting reports regarding rescue figures continue, with claims of survivors ranging between 69 and 76, and estimated fatalities reaching as high as 100 according to government projections. Search operations have been expanded to cover 400 square miles with assistance from Trinidad and Tobago, as a criminal investigation commences following the discovery that the passenger manifest was inaccurate.
The confirmed death toll from the MV Barima disaster has risen to 72, with 83 individuals currently reported missing. Rescue operations have expanded to cover a 400-square-mile area, now involving multinational support from Trinidad and Tobago, while a three-day period of national mourning has been declared. Authorities have launched a criminal investigation into the incident, further complicated by the discovery that the vessel's passenger manifest was inaccurate.
The confirmed death toll from the MV Barima disaster has risen to 72, with government estimates suggesting up to 100 lives may have been lost. Rescue efforts are complicated by an inaccurate passenger manifest, while 83 individuals remain missing. Trinidad and Tobago has joined the multinational search operation, which has been expanded to cover 400 square miles. Authorities have declared a three-day period of national mourning and launched a criminal investigation into the incident.
The confirmed death toll from the MV Barima disaster has risen to 72, with government estimates suggesting up to 100 people may have perished. Rescue operations have expanded to a 400-square-mile area involving international support from Trinidad and Tobago, while the discovery of an inaccurate passenger manifest continues to hinder efforts. A three-day national mourning period has been declared, and a formal criminal investigation into the incident is underway as authorities search for 83 individuals who remain missing.
The confirmed death toll from the MV Barima disaster has risen to 72, while authorities report that 83 people remain missing. Investigation efforts are currently hampered by an inaccurate passenger manifest, as search operations expand across a 400-square-mile area with support from a multinational team including Trinidad and Tobago. Following the tragedy, the government has declared three days of national mourning and launched a formal criminal investigation into the incident.
