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MV Barima Tragedy: 72 Lives Lost | Guyana News
Nine victims of the MV Barima tragedy were laid to rest Thursday as the death toll climbs to 72, with 65 identified by families. The vessel, carrying over 170 people, sank Saturday night, July 18th, leaving 76 rescued. Funerals across regions honored young victims like 7-year-old Aarave Daniels and 13-year-old Shamera Smith from White Water Village, 11-year-old Ronaldo Poon on Wakenaam Island, Gwenette Nunes and her daughter Ulanda Marques in Region One, and crew members Ravindra Singh, Bibi Mohamed, and Kevin Wilson. Intense search efforts continue with international and local teams…
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