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A ferry carrying 133 people capsizes off Guyana's coast, leaving dozens missing
By Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 19, 2026
· 1 min read
A government ferry carrying 133 passengers and crew capsized in Guyana with 67 people rescued so far, authorities said Sunday, as a massive search and rescue operation tried to find the dozens of people still missing.The MV Barima was sailing from the capital, Georgetown, along the North Atlantic...
Key takeaway Phillips said the group that had been rescued included 41 men, 11 women and 15 children.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
The capsizing of the MV Barima ferry in Guyana may seem like a distant tragedy, but for Piney Point Village residents with ties to the Caribbean community, the incident hits close to home. Many locals have family and friends who travel to Guyana and other coastal regions, where ferries are a common mode of transportation. The fact that the MV Barima was equipped with life jackets and rafts, yet still resulted in a significant rescue effort, raises questions about maritime safety in the region. As the search for survivors continues, Piney Point Village residents may be wondering about the safety protocols in place for similar vessels that operate in the Gulf of Mexico and other waterways near Houston. The incident serves as a reminder to local authorities to review and ensure that safety measures are up to par for watercraft operating in the area.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 19, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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