In the heart of the Atlantic Ocean, a routine cruise turned into moments of terror and chaos, after a ferry carrying dozens of people sank, prompting rescue teams to race against time to search for survivors amid difficult conditions.

Authorities in Guyana announced on Sunday that at least 53 people had been rescued following the sinking of the ferry off the coast, which was carrying about 116 passengers along with its crew members, as search operations continued with expectations of an increase in the number of survivors.

Prime Minister Mark Phillips stated that rescue teams have managed to recover 53 people so far, confirming that the number is likely to rise as efforts continue at the incident site.

The ferry "MV Barima Georgetown" had departed earlier heading to Port Kaituma, before authorities received a distress call at 11 PM, as explained by Public Works Minister Juan Edghill.

The minister noted that the ferry was equipped with 250 life jackets, explaining that a boat was sent to the incident site to provide medical assistance and secure the survivors.

Emergency teams are still continuing search and rescue operations, in an attempt to reach the remaining passengers and understand the full circumstances that led to the sinking of the ferry.

In the heart of the Atlantic Ocean, a routine cruise turned into moments of terror and chaos, after a ferry carrying dozens of people sank, prompting rescue teams to race against time to search for survivors amid difficult conditions.

Authorities in Guyana announced on Sunday that at least 53 people had been rescued following the sinking of the ferry off the coast, which was carrying about 116 passengers along with its crew members, as search operations continued with expectations of an increase in the number of survivors.

Prime Minister Mark Phillips stated that rescue teams have managed to recover 53 people so far, confirming that the number is likely to rise as efforts continue at the incident site.

The ferry "MV Barima Georgetown" had departed earlier heading to Port Kaituma, before authorities received a distress call at 11 PM, as explained by Public Works Minister Juan Edghill.

The minister noted that the ferry was equipped with 250 life jackets, explaining that a boat was sent to the incident site to provide medical assistance and secure the survivors.

Emergency teams are still continuing search and rescue operations, in an attempt to reach the remaining passengers and understand the full circumstances that led to the sinking of the ferry.