Guyana ferry capsizes with 116 aboard, over 50 rescued

Rescue teams continue to search for the remaining passengers and crew of the vessel that capsized off the coast of [Region] earlier today, authorities said. The emergency response, coordinated by the national coast guard, maritime police and local fire services, follows the successful evacuation of approximately half of the 120 people on board during the initial wave of the operation.

Officials reported that rough sea conditions and limited daylight have slowed progress, but additional assets—including two rescue helicopters and a fast‑response cutter—have been deployed to expand the search perimeter. As of the latest update, 58 individuals have been accounted for and are receiving medical evaluation at nearby hospitals, while the remaining survivors are still being located. Authorities emphasized that the operation will persist through the night until all persons are accounted for and safe.