Guyana launches criminal probe as crews scour waters for survivors after ferry capsizes
Summary
A ferry capsized off the coast of Guyana, leading to a search for survivors and a criminal investigation. Authorities found many passengers were not on the official list, and the ferry captain tested positive for marijuana.Key Facts
- The ferry MV Barima capsized on Saturday near Guyana’s Essequibo coast.
- At least 67 people were rescued, but many more passengers were believed to be on board than listed.
- Officials said 32 of the rescued were not on the passenger manifest, which is the official passenger list.
- Passengers have reported that seats are often sold unofficially without recording names.
- The ferry’s captain and another crew member tested positive for marijuana and are in police custody.
- Only 10 bodies were recovered by Monday, and the search for survivors continued.
- The ferry was built over 80 years ago and had recent repairs in 2024, with more planned for October.
- Guyana’s Prime Minister and President promised a full investigation focusing on safety, the accurate number of passengers, and crew actions.
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