### [2026-07-21](/feed/2026/07/21/index.md)

##### Ferry
# The death toll from the sinking of passenger ferry MV "Barima" off the coast of Guyana two days ago rises to 53. Seventy-seven others were rescued, while over 55 remain missing. 




### Sources:

1. [Demerara Waves](https://demerarawaves.com/2026/07/21/53-bodies-so-far-recovered-from-mv-barima-tragedy/)
2. [Guyana Chronicle](https://guyanachronicle.com/2026/07/21/77-rescued-41-bodies-recovered-as-mv-barima-search-area-expands/)
3. [NEWS Source Guyana](https://newssourcegy.com/news/we-have-nothing-to-hide-says-pm-mark-phillips-on-mv-barima-ferry-tragedy/)

### Changes:

1. The death toll from the sinking of passenger ferry MV "Barima" off the coast of Guyana two days ago rises to 41. 77 others were rescued, while 61 remain missing.  _2026-07-21 21:52:52 (First version)_
1. The death toll from the sinking of passenger ferry MV "Barima" off the coast of Guyana two days ago rises to 53. Seventy-seven others were rescued, while over 55 remain missing.  _(Current version)_

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