A ferry capsizes off Guyana’s coast after traveling from Georgetown toward the Essequibo region, with authorities and families demanding clarity about the number of people aboard. Several outlets cite the government’s estimate that up to about 179 people were on board, a figure that is much higher than what was listed on the ship’s manifest. Officials say the passenger list is inaccurate, and that the true onboard headcount remains uncertain.

Search and rescue operations are ongoing and continue to produce varying counts as recovery progresses. Reports state that 76 people were rescued at one stage, while other updates describe 67–77 survivors or rescues depending on timing. The death toll reported by the government also changes across outlets, ranging from 27 bodies recovered early in the response to figures such as 41, 72, and around 53 bodies recovered in some accounts. One survivor describes a sudden, chaotic sinking and says she lost four grandchildren.

Authorities and rescuers attempt to salvage the partially submerged vessel while families seek answers about how many passengers were actually traveling and what factors contributed to the disaster.