41 bodies recovered, 77 rescued in MV Barima tragedy - Govt.

41 bodies recovered, 77 rescued in MV Barima tragedy – Govt.

Jul 21, 2026 News

Kaieteur News – The Government of Guyana has announced that as of 1pm today, a total of 41 bodies have been recovered and some 77 persons have been rescued since the MV Barima tragedy.

According to a statement by the government, the Search and Rescue/Recovery operations remain ongoing, with 16 vessels deployed within the wreckage area.

The government stated that the designated search area has been expanded by an additional 400 square miles, extending up to Waini Point, to maximize the likelihood of locating any remaining persons.

“As of 13:00 hrs today, the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) has accounted for 77 persons rescued. A total of 41 bodies have now been recovered. The first recovery for the day was made at 10:15 hrs, and 14 bodies have been retrieved as of 1pm far today,” the statement noted.

41 bodies recovered, 77 rescued in MV Barima tragedy - Govt.

Bodies being recovered.

It should be noted that government did not explain if survivors were found during today’s search, leading to the increase of 77 from the previously reported 69 rescued.

It was disclosed that French and local divers are continuing underwater search and recovery operations at the wreckage site.

Further, the identification of recovered bodies is currently being undertaken by family members at Suddie Hospital.

The minister noted that stakeholders involved in these efforts are advised that any bodies retrieved during search and rescue and/or recovery operations should be IMMEDIATELY transferred to the custody of the Guyana Police Force at the established facility at the Charity River Dam.

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