BBC · July 19, 2026
Ferry carrying 116 passengers sinks off Guyana coast, authorities say
The vessel capsized between Georgetown and Port Kaituma, with 53 people so far rescued.
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The report of a ferry sinking off the coast of Guyana is corroborated by both BBC and Al Jazeera. Both sources confirm the vessel was carrying 116 passengers and that rescue operations are underway.
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Original report: BBC