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A ferry carrying 133 people capsizes off Guyana's coast, leaving dozens missing
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk BERT WILKINSON, Associated Press , as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· July 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway So far, authorities have reported that 67 people have been rescued.
A ferry accident has occurred off the coast of Guyana, resulting in a significant number of people missing. The ferry, identified as the MV Barima, was carrying a total of 133 passengers and crew when it capsized. So far, authorities have reported that 67 people have been rescued.
A search and rescue operation is currently underway to locate the remaining missing individuals. The ferry was traveling from Georgetown along the North Atlantic coast when the incident occurred. Further details about the accident and the ongoing rescue efforts are available from the source.
At this time, the situation is still being monitored and updated as more information becomes available.
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Category: local Published: July 19, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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