Dozens missing after passenger ferry sinks off coast of Guyana
Summary
A ferry carrying 116 people sank off the coast of Guyana on Saturday night. So far, 67 people, including 15 children, have been rescued, and a large search is ongoing to find the missing passengers.Key Facts
- The ferry MV Barima was traveling from Georgetown to Port Kaituma when it sank.
- The ferry had 116 passengers and crew onboard.
- Authorities have rescued 67 people so far: 41 men, 11 women, and 15 children.
- A distress call was made around 11 p.m., leading to a rescue operation involving the Coast Guard, Air Corps, private planes, fishing boats, and volunteers.
- The ferry was certified to carry 397 passengers and 284 tonnes of cargo but was carrying 268 tonnes of cargo at the time.
- Officials say the sinking was likely caused by tides, not mechanical problems or overloading.
- Survivors described the ferry leaning before it overturned and their efforts to stay alive through the night in the water.
- The search area has expanded to 1,070 square kilometers, as the rescue effort continues to find those still missing.
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