Guyanese authorities confirm death of 72 people in sinking of coastal ferry
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A state ferry capsized off Guyana's coast, with authorities confirming 72 deaths and 76 rescues from an estimated 179 passengers. The government estimates up to 100 may have died, which would make it the worst marine tragedy in the nation's history. A multinational team is working to salvage the vessel and recover more bodies.
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76 people were rescued, but many remain missing or dead.
A multinational team is struggling to salvage the partially submerged vessel.
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Key findings
Of the estimated 179 people aboard, 76 were rescued.
The Guardian- 76 people were rescued, but many remain missing or dead.
- Multinational efforts are underway to salvage the vessel and recover bodies.
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Loaded language removed<p>Of the estimated 179 people aboard, 76 were rescued as efforts continue to salvage the ship and recover all bodies</p><p>The confirmed death toll from the recent capsizing of a state ferry off <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/guyana">Guyana</a>’s coast has risen to 72, with more bodies recovered as a multinational team struggle to salvage the partially submerged vessel.</p><p>Of the estimated 179 people aboard, 76 people were rescued.
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Of the estimated 179 people aboard, 76 were rescued.
The GuardianThe government estimates that 100 may have died in the accident.
The GuardianThis would be the worst marine tragedy on record for Guyana.
PredictionA multinational team is struggling to salvage the partially submerged vessel.
The GuardianMore bodies have been recovered as salvage efforts continue.
The Guardian