Guyanese authorities confirm death of 72 people in sinking of coastal ferry

Rescuers pick up survivors after the 87-year-old MV Barima capsized off the Essequibo coast. Photograph: Bishop Juan Edghill/ReutersView image in fullscreenRescuers pick up survivors after the 87-year-old MV Barima capsized off the Essequibo coast. Photograph: Bishop Juan Edghill/ReutersGuyanaGuyanese authorities confirm death of 72 people in sinking of coastal ferryOf the estimated 179 people aboard, 76 were rescued as efforts continue to salvage the ship and recover all bodiesAssociated Press in GeorgetownFri 24 Jul 2026 11.28 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe confirmed death toll from the recent capsizing of a state ferry off Guyana’s coast has risen to 72, with more bodies recovered as a multinational team struggle to salvage the partially submerged vessel.Of the estimated 179…

Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at The Guardian — World.