Guyana ferry capsizes, leaving at least 27 dead, 83 missing
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A ferry capsized off Guyana, leaving at least 27 dead and 83 missing. Prime Minister Mark Phillips reported the incident on Monday. The MV Barima overturned while traveling from Georgetown to the Essequibo region on Saturday night, and 69 passengers were rescued. The search for the missing continues.
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Search for 83 missing people is a critical humanitarian priority.
At least 27 people died after a ferry capsized off Guyana.
6 claims still need verification.
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6 unresolved.
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Prime Minister Mark Phillips announced the death toll on Monday.
France 24- Search for 83 missing people is a critical humanitarian priority.
- Rescue of 69 survivors requires medical care and counselling.
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Loaded language removedAt least 27 people died after a ferry capsized off Guyana, Prime Minister Mark Phillips said Monday, as rescuers searched for 83 people still missing. Sixty-nine passengers have been rescued since the MV Barima overturned Saturday night while traveling from Georgetown to the inland Essequibo region, Phillips said.
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Prime Minister Mark Phillips announced the death toll on Monday.
France 24At least 27 people died after a ferry capsized off Guyana.
France 2483 people are still missing after the ferry capsizing.
France 2469 passengers have been rescued.
France 24The MV Barima overturned on Saturday night.
France 24The ferry was traveling from Georgetown to the inland Essequibo region.
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