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72 Dead After Ferry Capsizes Off Guyana's Coast — Rescue Efforts Continue
The Guardian·Monday, 27 July 2026
A state ferry carrying an estimated 179 people sank off Guyana's coast, killing at least 72 people. Seventy-six people were rescued. The government has estimated the death toll could reach 100, and a multinational team is working to salvage the partially submerged vessel.
Why It Matters
Mass casualty maritime disasters highlight the global risk of overloaded or poorly maintained public ferries — a safety issue relevant to many countries including India, which has seen similar tragedies.
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