### [2026-07-24](/feed/2026/07/24/index.md)

##### Ferry
# The death toll from the sinking of passenger ferry MV "Barima" off the coast of Guyana two days ago rises to 72. 




### Sources:

1. [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/24/guyana-coastal-ferry-sinking-deaths-rescue)

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