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MV Barima ferry shipwreck in Guyana results in 53 confirmed fatalities

The death toll from the MV Barima ferry sinking has been revised to 53, with approximately 179 passengers estimated to have been on board. Search and recovery operations are ongoing, involving local fishermen and French military divers, though the total number of missing persons remains uncertain.

Le Mondeabout 2 hours agoGY, FRCredibility 52%View source

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Mosaic Score9.5

Confidence0.9

Significance0.5

Source credibility0.5

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#maritime #shipwreck #guyana #search and rescue

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developingInfrastructureHumanitarian5m ago

Multiple Maritime Disasters: Mauritania Migrant Shipwrecks & Guyana Ferry Sinking

Multiple maritime incidents have resulted in significant casualties. Off Mauritania, 140-144 migrants are confirmed dead or missing following several vessel sinkings on the Atlantic route. Separately, a ferry capsized off Guyana, with confirmed fatalities ranging from 27 to 53, and a high number of missing persons.

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