Guyanese authorities confirm death of 72 people in sinking of coastal ferry

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Of the estimated 179 people aboard, 76 were rescued as efforts continue to salvage the ship and recover all bodies

The confirmed death toll from the recent capsizing of a state ferry off Guyana’s coast has risen to 72, with more bodies recovered as a multinational team struggle to salvage the partially submerged vessel.

Of the estimated 179 people aboard, 76 people were rescued. The government has estimated that 100 may have died in the accident, which would make it the worst marine tragedy on record for the South American nation.

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