Dozens feared dead after passenger ferry carrying over 100 people sinks off coast of Guyana - CNN
A ferry carrying 179 people capsized off the coast of Guyana, resulting in at least 27 confirmed deaths and dozens still missing. Authorities have detained the crew, citing potential negligence and positive drug tests as contributing factors.
Why it matters
This is a major maritime disaster that highlights issues with passenger safety, regulatory oversight, and emergency response capabilities in the region.
Guyana’s government said Monday that 27 bodies have been recovered from a ferry that capsized off the coast over the weekend with 179 people on board. Dozens of people were feared dead after the ferry capsized late Saturday. Authorities suggested that an inaccurate passenger list and drug use by the crew might have contributed to the situation. At least 69 people have been rescued but 83 are yet to be found, Guyanese Prime Minister Mark Phillips said Monday. The captain and other crew members are now in police custody, Public Works Minister Juan Edghill said at a press conference late Sunday. “Search and rescue is still in progress,” Edghill said.
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