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Dozens missing after passenger ferry sinks off coast of Guyana
Emergency response has rescued 67 people, including 15 children, from one of the country’s worst maritime disasters A ferry carrying 116 passengers and crew sank off the coast of Guyana in South America late Saturday, with 67 people, including 15 children, rescued so far, according to Guyana authorities. A massive search-and-rescue operation continues for dozens of missing passengers in what has been described by officials as one of the country’s worst maritime disasters.
Truth Score
95/100
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Why this score
The core event of a passenger ferry sinking off the coast of Guyana is corroborated by both BBC and The Guardian, confirming the incident as a major maritime disaster. While there is a minor discrepancy in the reported number of passengers (116 vs 133), the event itself is verified across multiple trusted sources.
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- BBC
- The Guardian
Original report: The Guardian