Guyana reports ferry disaster death toll rises to 41
Summary
Guyana’s ferry accident death toll has risen to at least 41 people after the MV Barima capsized on Saturday night. Rescue teams have saved 77 people and continue searching for others who are missing.Key Facts
- The ferry MV Barima overturned off the coast of Guyana on Saturday night.
- At least 41 people have died so far; 14 bodies were recovered recently, adding to 27 previously found.
- A total of 77 passengers have been rescued.
- The ferry was carrying 179 people, but the official passenger list showed only 133.
- Authorities say the captain and one crew member tested positive for marijuana and have been arrested.
- The ferry was built in 1939.
- Rescue operations involve 16 vessels and divers from Guyana and France.
- The boat traveled from Georgetown to Port Kaituma, located deep in Guyana's rainforest.
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