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Ferry sinks off Guyana

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A bad accident happens in Guyana. A ferry sinks in the sea. The name of the ship is MV Barima.

133 people are on board. The accident happens on Saturday evening. A big wave turns the ship over. Many people sleep at that time.

Rescuers find 67 people so far. 15 children are among them. The rescuers search for 66 missing people. The army and fishers help with the search.

The ship is very old. It is from the year 1939. The ship travels from Georgetown to Port Kaituma. The government says: The ship is not too full.

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Definitions

Ferry
A ferry is a big ship. It carries people or cars over the water.
Sinks
A ship sinks when it goes under the water. The ship is then under water.
Missing
Missing people are gone after an accident. One cannot find them right now.

Locations

Guyana
Guyana is a country in South America.
Georgetown
Georgetown is the main city in Guyana.

Sources

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ORF

Fähre mit 133 Menschen vor Küste Guyanas gekentert

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The Guardian

Dozens missing after passenger ferry sinks off coast of Guyana

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