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Ferry Carrying 116 Passengers Sinks Off Guyana Coast

A ferry travelling between Georgetown and Port Kaituma capsized off Guyana's coast, with authorities confirming 53 people rescued so far. Search and rescue operations are continuing for the remaining passengers.

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BBC Latin America17 h ago
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A ferry travelling between Georgetown and Port Kaituma capsized off the coast of Guyana. Authorities confirmed the vessel was carrying 116 passengers in total, with 53 people rescued so far.

Search and rescue teams are continuing to work in the area to locate the remaining passengers. Officials said an investigation into the circumstances of the sinking has also been opened.

Ferries are a primary means of transport between coastal communities in Guyana. Authorities said maritime safety inspections would be reviewed once the rescue operation concludes.

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This article is an AI-curated summary of the original story published by BBC Latin America. The illustration is a stock photo by Shamia Casiano from Pexels and is not from the original story.

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