27 Dead, 83 Missing From Capsised Guyana Ferry
Rescue operations are underway in Guyana following a major maritime disaster involving a ferry off the nation's coast. Prime Minister Mark Phillips confirmed that 27 individuals have died, while scores remain missing.
At least 27 people have been confirmed dead after a ferry capsized off the coast of Guyana during the weekend. Authorities are currently searching for 83 additional passengers who remain missing following the incident.
Prime Minister Mark Phillips provided the casualty figures on Monday, officializing the scale of the maritime emergency. The vessel was navigating coastal waters when the overturn occurred, though specific details regarding the cause of the disaster have not yet been released.
Emergency teams and local authorities are continuing search and rescue efforts in the area to locate survivors. The government has indicated that updates will be provided as the investigation progresses. Source: Prime Minister Mark Phillips via news reports.
