Passenger Ferry Sinks Off Guyana Coast; 63 People Missing, Search Underway
A passenger ferry, the MV Sabanto, sank off the coast of Guyana while travelling from Georgetown to Port Kaituma. The vessel was carrying 116 individuals, comprising both passengers and crew, when the incident occurred.
Guyanese authorities have confirmed that 53 people have been rescued from the water. However, a significant number, 63 individuals, are still reported missing. Search and rescue operations are ongoing in the area to locate those unaccounted for.
The cause of the capsizing has not yet been officially determined. Emergency services and local maritime agencies are coordinating efforts to manage the situation and provide assistance to the survivors.
