At least 27 passengers died when the ferry MV Barima sank off the…
At least 27 passengers died when the ferry MV Barima sank off the coast of Guyana, Prime Minister Mark Phillips said.
Consensus
- The MV Barima capsized off the coast of Guyana on July 18.
- The ferry was traveling from Georgetown to Essequibo.
- A distress signal was sent eight hours after departure.
- At least 27 people were confirmed dead.
- 69 people were rescued.
- 83 people are still missing.
- Search and rescue operations are ongoing.
- The search zone has been expanded from 400 to 1,070 square kilometers.
- An official investigation into the cause of the accident is underway.
- Preliminary findings indicate that two crew members tested positive for marijuana.
Points of divergence
- The number of fatalities has increased to 41, and 77 people have been rescued. The search zone now covers up to 400 square nautical miles and includes the area near Cape Weyni. — vesti
- The initial report stated that there were 133 people on board, which was later corrected by other sources. — vm
- The total number of people on board is now reported as 179, including passengers and crew, contradicting earlier claims of 133. — fontanka
Coverage (4 sources)
- Number of fatalities in the capsizing of a ferry off the coast of Guyana has risen to 41 — Вести
- Number of fatalities in the capsizing of a ferry in Guyana has increased to 27 — Вечерняя Москва
- Sinking of ferry off the coast of Guyana claimed 27 lives, 83 missing — Фонтанка
- Up to 27 dead after ferry crash in Guyana — Коммерсантъ