A passenger ferry carrying 133 people sank off the coast of Guyana, leaving dozens unaccounted for. Rescue teams pulled 67 survivors from the water, including 15 children, according to officials.
The vessel went down in waters near Guyana's shoreline. Search and rescue operations continue as authorities work to locate the remaining passengers and crew members. The exact cause of the sinking remains under investigation.
Guyana's maritime authorities deployed rescue teams to the scene. Local fishermen and nearby vessels also assisted in pulling survivors from the sea. The rescue effort focused on locating missing persons as darkness fell.
Details on the ship's condition, the timing of the incident, and whether weather or mechanical failure contributed to the disaster have not yet been confirmed. Authorities have not released the names of those rescued or confirmed the total number of missing persons.
Ferry incidents in the Caribbean region occasionally result in significant loss of life, though modern rescue coordination has improved response times. This sinking marks a serious maritime emergency for the region.
Guyana's government said it would launch a full investigation into the cause. Survivors received medical attention at local facilities. Families of passengers await word on their relatives' status.