MV Barima Disaster Survivors Share Ordeal | Guyana News

A ferry named MV Barima capsized in rough seas off the coast, leaving 116 passengers and 17 crew members aboard. By midnight, a distress call was sent, and 67 people — including 41 men, 11 women, and 15 children — were rescued. Survivor Orman Cox recounted his terrifying ordeal: swimming for over six hours, using plastic bottles and his belt to stay afloat, and shouting for help drowned out by crashing waves. He and others clung together to survive until rescue teams finally reached them. Cox returned to Mabaruma to reunite with family, as the tragedy underscores the deadly risks of sea travel in extreme weather. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e21e8024ab32730b