Guyana ferry disaster: families demand answers as around 100 feared dead
Summary
A ferry in Guyana capsized off the Essequibo coast, with about 100 people feared dead and many still missing. Authorities are investigating how the accident happened, while families wait for news and officials promise legal action if negligence is found.Key Facts
- The ferry MV Barima, 87 years old, left Georgetown for Port Kaituma before capsizing.
- About 179 people were likely on board, although the official list showed 133.
- 76 people survived, 53 bodies have been recovered, and many remain missing.
- Survivors say the ferry was crowded with people and cargo, including engines and fuel.
- Some survivors reported engine trouble early on and that the crew tried fixing it at sea.
- Police detained the captain and a crew member who tested positive for marijuana.
- Officials say the ferry was within capacity limits, but investigation is ongoing.
- A newer ferry from India, costing $12.7 million, is waiting for a special pier to be finished.
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