Passenger Ferry Sinks Off Guyana Coast, Rescues Underway

A passenger ferry carrying 116 people sank off the coast of Guyana, with 67 people rescued so far, according to Guyana authorities.

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Ferry carrying 116 passengers sinks off Guyana coast, authorities say

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A distress call to the coast guard was made just after 11pm local time. The search and rescue operation is ongoing.

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Euronews Published 19 July 2026

Passenger ferry carrying 116 people sinks off the coast of Guyana

A distress call to the coast guard was made just after 11pm local time. The search and rescue operation is ongoing.

Guardian Published 19 July 2026

Dozens missing after passenger ferry sinks off coast of Guyana

BBC Published 19 July 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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