Guyana Ferry Sinking Death Toll Reaches 72

Guyanese authorities confirmed on July 24, 2026, that the death toll from the sinking of a coastal ferry has risen to 72. An estimated 179 people were aboard the vessel when it capsized off the coast of Guyana. As of the latest reports, 76 individuals have been rescued.

Multinational teams are currently engaged in efforts to salvage the partially submerged ferry and recover the remaining bodies. The government has indicated that the total number of fatalities could reach 100, which would mark it as the worst marine disaster in the South American nation's history. The exact cause of the sinking is still under investigation.

The incident has prompted a significant search and rescue operation involving multiple agencies. The focus remains on the recovery of all passengers and crew and understanding the circumstances that led to the tragedy. Further updates are expected as the salvage and recovery operations progress.