Ferry Capsizes with 133 People Off the Coast of Guyana; Search Underway for Missing Passengers
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
A government ferry carrying 133 passengers and crew capsized off the coast of Guyana, prompting a large search and rescue operation for the missing. Authorities have rescued 67 individuals, including 41 men, 11 women, and 15 children, according to Prime Minister Mark Phillips. The MV Barima was traveling from Georgetown to Port Kaituma when it encountered difficulties shortly before midnight. A distress call was made at 11:01 PM, leading to the deployment of helicopters, planes, and fishing boats in a search area of 1,000 square miles. The ferry was equipped with life jackets and lifeboats, and officials dismissed claims of overloading as the cause of the incident.
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